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$126+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — WAS
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fresno to Washington, D.C.

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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 February 18, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:06 pm
FAT
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IAD
1 stop19h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/187:00 am
IAD
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FAT
1 stop9h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/15$251
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 5/29:27 am
FAT
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DCA
1 stop8h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/68:59 am
DCA
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FAT
1 stop8h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/15$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/177:15 pm
FAT
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IAD
2 stops10h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 3/243:11 pm
IAD
-
FAT
2 stops10h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Wed 4/82:10 pm
FAT
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IAD
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 4/114:00 pm
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1110:45 am
FAT
-
DCA
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 3/187:00 am
DCA
-
FAT
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sat 8/86:45 pm
FAT
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IAD
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 8/125:30 pm
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 8/1111:59 pm
FAT
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DCA
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 8/154:07 pm
DCA
-
FAT
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 3/173:10 pm
FAT
-
IAD
1 stop23h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/247:00 am
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/17$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/87:28 pm
FAT
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IAD
2 stops10h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 8/126:27 am
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop10h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:28 pm
FAT
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DCA
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 8/1511:59 am
DCA
-
FAT
2 stops9h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 4/116:00 am
FAT
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IAD
1 stop8h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/147:00 am
IAD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/15$305
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 5/29:27 am
FAT
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DCA
1 stop8h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/98:59 am
DCA
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FAT
1 stop8h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/15$305

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 February 18, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Expedia)

One-way from

$126
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$410
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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 February 18, 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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FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - DCA

FATDCA

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 5/2

9:27 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

8:59 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$251

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 8/8

6:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/12

5:30 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$299

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - DCA

FATDCA

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/11

2:30 pm-12:51 am

1 stop7h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/15

5:30 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$299

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - DCA

FATDCA

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/11

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop8h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/15

4:07 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$299

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$305

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/11

7:28 pm-8:42 am

2 stops10h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/15

9:14 am-6:38 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$309

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 3/9

7:06 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop19h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

7:05 am-2:39 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$312

FresnoBaltimore

FAT - BWI

FATBWI

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 3/11

7:26 am-8:53 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

6:13 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 37m

$322

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/24

2:33 pm-5:40 am

1 stop12h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/25

6:22 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$325

FresnoWashington, D.C.

FAT - IAD

FATIAD

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 5/10

2:33 pm-5:50 am

1 stop12h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

7:37 pm-9:26 am

1 stop16h 49m

$327

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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 February.
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 February 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,895 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,208 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,304 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7h 21m. Fresno and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2311 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 $261. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $278, and Alaska Airlines, from $288. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% 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 American 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$288Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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