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$136+ Cheap flights from Fresno (FAT) 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — WAS
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:04 pm
FAT
-
IAD
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 5/510:08 am
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/1412:35 pm
FAT
-
IAD
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:20 am
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:00 am
FAT
-
IAD
1 stop8h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/257:10 am
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/16$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/149:57 am
FAT
-
IAD
2 stops10h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2110:32 am
IAD
-
FAT
2 stops11h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/223:33 pm
FAT
-
IAD
1 stop23h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/296:56 pm
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop19h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/15$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/182:04 pm
FAT
-
IAD
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 4/212:36 pm
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$312
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:15 pm
FAT
-
IAD
1 stop26h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/126:47 pm
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop17h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:27 am
FAT
-
DCA
1 stop8h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/128:59 am
DCA
-
FAT
1 stop8h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:00 am
FAT
-
IAD
2 stops15h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/197:37 pm
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop16h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 5/56:30 am
FAT
-
DCA
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/1912:40 pm
DCA
-
FAT
2 stops12h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/91:10 pm
FAT
-
IAD
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/146:20 am
IAD
-
FAT
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 5/54:25 pm
FAT
-
BWI
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Tue 5/194:20 pm
BWI
-
FAT
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$337

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) 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 March 20, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$577
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno 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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/18

2:04 pm-1:25 am

1 stop8h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

2:36 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$312

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 5/7

3:33 pm-5:41 pm

1 stop23h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

6:47 pm-9:26 am

1 stop17h 39m

$322

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - DCA

FATDCA

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 5/7

9:27 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

8:59 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$322

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

7:10 am-1:39 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$336

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/25

12:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

5:55 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$350

FresnoBaltimore

FAT - BWI

FATBWI

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 5/7

2:33 pm-5:44 am

1 stop12h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/12

7:35 pm-11:09 am

1 stop18h 34m

$355

FresnoBaltimore

FAT - BWI

FATBWI

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/25

5:25 am-5:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/27

4:25 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$365

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/21

2:10 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

4:00 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$371

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 4/24

6:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

6:47 pm-11:17 am

1 stop19h 30m

$403

FresnoBaltimore

FAT - BWI

FATBWI

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 4/17

10:40 am-12:25 am

2 stops10h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/21

3:10 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$408

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fresno to Washington, D.C. in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Fresno-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 Fresno-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fresno-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-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 Fresno-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fresno to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Washington, D.C. (average of $148). Flying from Fresno to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Fresno to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Diego (SAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Fresno to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Diego (SAN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $471.

What’s the fastest layover option from Fresno to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 55m.

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 March 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Fresno to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,080 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,302 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,450 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,480 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fresno 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.

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

    Fresno Airterminal (FAT), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C.. 5 airlines have flights from Airterminal to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Fresno Airterminal to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    Departing from Fresno to Washington, D.C. will take you 8h 21m. Fresno and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2288 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Fresno to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $256. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $301, and United Airlines, from $322. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $119. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Fresno to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Fresno to Washington, D.C. consider Fresno Airterminal - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Fresno Airterminal - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Fresno Airterminal - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fresno 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 Fresno to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Washington, D.C. (average of $148). Flying from Fresno to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 5 airlines flying from Fresno to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Fresno 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$301Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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