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$64+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — WAS
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Midway to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:00 am
MDW
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BWI
1 stop9h 47m
Frontier
Wed 3/48:25 pm
BWI
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MDW
1 stop19h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/41:20 pm
MDW
-
BWI
1 stop10h 01m
Frontier
Tue 2/105:58 pm
BWI
-
MDW
1 stop26h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:00 am
MDW
-
BWI
1 stop8h 58m
Frontier
Wed 3/113:19 pm
BWI
-
MDW
1 stop8h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:15 am
MDW
-
BWI
1 stop10h 32m
Frontier
Wed 2/186:00 am
BWI
-
MDW
1 stop14h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$135
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/187:00 am
MDW
-
BWI
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Wed 2/258:25 pm
BWI
-
MDW
1 stop19h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:05 am
MDW
-
IAD
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Sat 2/2810:29 am
IAD
-
MDW
1 stop12h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:41 pm
MDW
-
BWI
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Tue 3/103:19 pm
BWI
-
MDW
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:15 am
MDW
-
BWI
1 stop10h 32m
Frontier
Thu 2/195:58 pm
BWI
-
MDW
1 stop5h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:00 am
MDW
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BWI
1 stop17h 31m
Frontier
Thu 2/196:00 am
BWI
-
MDW
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:05 am
MDW
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BWI
1 stop7h 08m
Frontier
Thu 2/266:00 am
BWI
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MDW
1 stop11h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:05 am
MDW
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IAD
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Mon 2/2311:41 am
IAD
-
MDW
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$148
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/181:15 pm
MDW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 2/257:45 am
BWI
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MDW
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$149

Find flight deals from Midway to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Expedia)

One-way from

$64
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$217 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Midway

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

9:05 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

10:29 am-9:39 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$138

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

6:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

5:58 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$142

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

9:05 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

11:41 am-7:47 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$148

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/2

2:19 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/5

5:53 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$152

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-4:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

11:22 am-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$153

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/2

7:05 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/5

6:40 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$158

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/1

9:20 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/4

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$158

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/17

7:05 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

7:40 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$159

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/6

9:40 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/8

10:30 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$177

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

9:40 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/8

10:30 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$177

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Midway to Washington, D.C. in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago Midway Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago Midway Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Midway to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $66). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $210). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MDW to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Midway to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Frontier from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Midway to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. in 1h 50m. Fly via Frontier, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Chicago Midway Airport and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 609 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $195 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $198. Users have found that Southwest is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. are Chicago Midway - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Chicago Midway - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Chicago Midway - Baltimore/Washington.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Midway to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Midway to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Midway to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Midway to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Midway to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $66). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $210). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Midway to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Midway to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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