Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS) from $51

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
AUS — WAS
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or January, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Austin (AUS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

All the information you need to plan the best AUS to WAS flight in 2023: compare Austin to Washington, D.C. flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Washington, D.C..

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$76
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
From Austin Bergstrom to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Austin Bergstrom to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

AUS - WAS

Price

$237 - $374

WAS

Temperature

35.6 - 80.6 °F

WAS

Rainfall

2.6 - 4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 68% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

To save up to 56% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 43 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Austin to Washington, D.C. from $399 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $513 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

February can be a great time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Austin with a flight ticket averaging about $333. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $88. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C. (AUS - WAS)?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap Allegiant Air flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Find some of the cheapest Allegiant Air flights traveling from Austin to Washington, D.C.. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
  • Allegiant Air is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from Austin to Washington, D.C.. Flights from Allegiant Air traveling this route typically cost $164.20 RT. This price is typically 54% cheaper than other airlines that offer Austin to Washington, D.C. flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $51. The most popular departure airport in Austin when flying to Washington, D.C. is Austin Bergstrom Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Washington, D.C. is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. When flying from Austin to Washington, D.C., Allegiant Air flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
  • If you’re traveling from Austin to Washington, D.C., one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $375.15 RT. This price is typically 44% more expensive than other airlines that offer Austin to Washington, D.C. flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $145. The most popular departure airport in Austin when flying to Washington, D.C. is Austin Bergstrom Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Washington, D.C. is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. When flying from Austin to Washington, D.C., United Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Austin to Washington, D.C. flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for AUS to WAS flights for September, October
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Austin to Washington, D.C. 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from Austin found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Washington, D.C. from Austin

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One-way flights to Washington, D.C. from Austin

The cheapest one-way flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.
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Austin BergstromWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

AUS - IAD

AUSIAD

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 12/3

Nonstop3h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/10

Nonstop3h 44m

Austin BergstromWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

AUS - IAD

AUSIAD

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 11/30

Nonstop3h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/7

Nonstop3h 44m

Austin BergstromBaltimore/Washington

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 10/19

1 stop12h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/24

1 stop7h 55m

Austin BergstromBaltimore/Washington

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 12/4

1 stop16h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/10

1 stop7h 45m

Austin BergstromWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

AUS - DCA

AUSDCA

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 11/4

1 stop16h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/11

1 stop13h 56m

Austin BergstromWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

AUS - IAD

AUSIAD

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/28

Nonstop3h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/4

Nonstop3h 41m

Austin BergstromWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

AUS - DCA

AUSDCA

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 12/2

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/8

1 stop6h 59m

Austin BergstromWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

AUS - IAD

AUSIAD

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/13

1 stop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/16

1 stop7h 10m

Austin BergstromWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

AUS - IAD

AUSIAD

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 10/20

1 stop5h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/23

1 stop5h 13m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Allegiant Air, United Airlines and American Airlines from Austin to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Austin to Washington, D.C. flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

For a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is just 7.5 mi from the center of the city. Austin Bergstrom is the only Austin airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 8 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Austin Bergstrom on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $88, but on average you can expect to pay $114.

Are there nonstop flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is less than $137.

Are there last-minute flights available from Austin to Washington, D.C. for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $300.

What days are nonstop flights available from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Austin to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

Per day, 14 flights depart from Austin to Washington, D.C. on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 71% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 29% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

Departing from Austin to Washington, D.C. will take you 3h 03m. The distance from Austin to Washington, D.C. is about 1302 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Currently priced at $88, Allegiant Air will fly you from Austin to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Allegiant Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Spirit Airlines for as low as $104. Allegiant Air is priced at 73% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C. one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $51. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Austin to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

What are the most popular routes from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Austin to Washington, D.C. on time: Allegiant Air (94%), Mesa Airlines (91%), United Airlines (88%).

What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

On average you can expect to pay $722 for a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $73 while the most popular route, (Austin Bergstrom - Baltimore/Washington) is currently priced at $95.

What does AUS to IAD mean?

Great question - AUS to IAD just means Austin Bergstrom Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

Top 8 airlines flying from Austin to Washington, D.C.

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Austin to Washington, D.C. choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$44Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Allegiant AirCheapest$51Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$122Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FrontierCheapest$142Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$145Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetBlueCheapest$176Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$208Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Austin to Washington, D.C.

See what time of day planes typically take off from Austin to Washington, D.C.
10%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
58%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
25%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
7%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Austin to Washington, D.C.

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Austin to Washington, D.C.
Sunday8daily flights
Monday9daily flights
Tuesday5daily flights
Wednesday5daily flights
Thursday9daily flights
Friday8daily flights
Saturday8daily flights

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