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$63+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — WAS
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 2/197:04 pm
MEM
-
BWI
1 stop4h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/215:57 pm
BWI
-
MEM
1 stop21h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$165
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:09 pm
MEM
-
DCA
1 stop24h 50m
Frontier
Sat 2/212:00 pm
DCA
-
MEM
1 stop30h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/17:04 pm
MEM
-
IAD
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Sun 3/86:25 am
IAD
-
MEM
1 stop12h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/2511:15 am
MEM
-
IAD
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/28:15 am
IAD
-
MEM
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 2/267:04 pm
MEM
-
IAD
1 stop14h 39m
Frontier
Sun 3/111:15 am
IAD
-
MEM
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/1711:14 am
MEM
-
BWI
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/196:05 am
BWI
-
MEM
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/165:00 pm
MEM
-
BWI
2 stops30h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/196:00 am
BWI
-
MEM
1 stop13h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/2011:15 am
MEM
-
BWI
1 stop8h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/226:00 am
BWI
-
MEM
1 stop13h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$195
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/58:09 pm
MEM
-
DCA
1 stop15h 53m
Frontier
Mon 3/98:00 am
DCA
-
MEM
1 stop12h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/127:15 pm
MEM
-
BWI
1 stop4h 26m
Frontier
Sat 3/144:47 pm
BWI
-
MEM
1 stop26h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/127:15 pm
MEM
-
BWI
1 stop4h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/144:05 pm
BWI
-
MEM
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/94:58 pm
MEM
-
BWI
1 stop15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/126:05 am
BWI
-
MEM
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$204

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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Expedia)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$373

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 3, 2026.
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

7:04 pm-12:31 am

1 stop4h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

5:57 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$166

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Thu 3/5

8:09 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

8:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$230

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Sun 3/8

7:15 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/10

3:19 pm-10:20 am

2 stops20h 01m

$237

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Fri 2/20

11:15 am-8:19 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/23

6:08 pm-10:20 am

2 stops41h 12m

$255

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop6h 13m

$265

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

Wed 5/6

11:14 am-7:27 am

1 stop19h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

6:20 am-10:19 am

2 stops28h 59m

$283

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

Fri 2/20

8:06 pm-9:34 am

2 stops12h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

9:07 pm-10:20 am

1 stop14h 13m

$285

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Fri 2/13

8:06 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/15

8:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$291

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Fri 2/13

5:00 pm-9:06 am

1 stop15h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$292

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Wed 4/1

1:10 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/4

2:55 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$293

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 January 30, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 90 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (average of $101). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 February 3, 2026.

When flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

The most flights from MEM to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

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 3, 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,216 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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 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 $265, Frontier can have you in Washington, D.C. from Memphis in 4h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 786 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 $259, 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 $134. American Airlines flights start at $140 while deals on Southwest 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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Memphis - Baltimore/Washington or Memphis - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (average of $101). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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