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$75+ Cheap flights from Memphis (MEM) 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — WAS
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/254:18 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Sun 12/285:30 amBWI - MEM
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$282
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/184:18 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Sun 12/215:30 amBWI - MEM
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/317:05 amMEM - IAD
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/151:08 pmIAD - MEM
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/132:44 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1711:13 amBWI - MEM
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/298:17 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/29:09 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/245:00 amMEM - BWI
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/305:54 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/316:04 amMEM - DCA
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/38:36 amDCA - MEM
Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/313:30 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Sat 1/36:00 amDCA - MEM
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/288:14 pmMEM - IAD
2 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:58 pmIAD - MEM
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/248:13 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/285:30 amBWI - MEM
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$395
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/177:42 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/215:30 amBWI - MEM
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/1310:50 amMEM - DCA
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/175:55 amDCA - MEM
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$405

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$75
(Spirit)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$361 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Memphis 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Memphis

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Thu 2/19

4:52 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

6:42 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$163

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Sat 1/24

11:44 am-11:47 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/29

11:24 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$173

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Sun 1/11

8:35 pm-7:21 am

1 stop9h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

8:08 am-7:45 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$181

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Thu 1/15

5:47 pm-12:36 am

1 stop5h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

10:05 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$197

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Thu 4/9

4:18 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$197

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

Thu 1/15

11:44 am-2:18 pm

2 stops25h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

8:53 pm-10:49 am

1 stop14h 56m

$203

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Thu 1/15

11:44 am-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

12:42 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$206

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Sat 2/21

11:14 am-11:17 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/22

9:56 pm-10:19 am

2 stops13h 23m

$254

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Sun 1/11

11:44 am-8:31 am

2 stops19h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

1:00 pm-10:49 am

2 stops22h 49m

$304

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Wed 2/18

6:14 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

3:55 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$317

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Compare providers for flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.

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 Memphis to Washington, D.C. in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Memphis-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Memphis-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Memphis-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 Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Memphis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (average of $119). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 MEM to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis 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 December 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Memphis to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Memphis to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

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

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

Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Memphis to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

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

Chicago (MDW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $192.

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

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

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 30m.

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

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

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 45m.

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 December 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Washington, D.C.?

    Memphis (MEM), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. 4 airlines have flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    For as low as $317, Frontier can have you in Washington, D.C. from Memphis in 2h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 760 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $192, Southwest will fly you from Memphis to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $225 and $255, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $118. American Airlines flights start at $140 while deals on United Airlines start at $168 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (average of $119). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 4 airlines flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Memphis 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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