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$76+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — WAS
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dom. 8/3
dom. 8/10
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Cheap 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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$172
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$76
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
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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 julio 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/214:59 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 8/2312:49 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop10h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/17:20 amMEM - BWI
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
mié. 11/51:20 pmBWI - MEM
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/227:05 amMEM - BWI
1 stop4h 40mDelta
mié. 10/226:22 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/28$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/307:10 amMEM - BWI
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
lun. 9/15:02 amBWI - MEM
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/226:10 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
sáb. 8/306:00 amDCA - MEM
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/111:46 pmMEM - DCA
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
jue. 9/1811:49 amDCA - MEM
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/219:30 amMEM - IAD
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
lun. 8/254:36 pmIAD - MEM
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/12:55 pmMEM - IAD
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/56:30 amIAD - MEM
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/217:30 amMEM - DCA
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/2510:30 amDCA - MEM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$307
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dom. 8/1012:12 pmMEM - IAD
2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/125:40 pmIAD - MEM
3 stops29h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$327
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/317:48 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop15h 16mFrontier
dom. 8/37:00 amDCA - MEM
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$335
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sáb. 8/3011:10 amMEM - IAD
1 stop4h 20mDelta
sáb. 9/65:25 pmIAD - MEM
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/28$337

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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

vie. 9/19

1:35 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 9/22

1:17 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$172

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

mié. 10/22

7:05 am-12:45 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 10/22

6:22 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$227

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

sáb. 8/30

7:10 am-12:48 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 9/1

5:02 am-8:18 am

1 stop4h 16m

$232

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

vie. 8/15

3:18 pm-5:15 am

1 stop12h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 8/20

7:54 pm-9:47 am

1 stop14h 53m

$241

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

sáb. 8/30

7:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops5h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 9/4

5:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$242

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

vie. 8/22

6:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 8/30

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$260

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

jue. 9/11

1:46 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 9/18

11:49 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$261

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

jue. 8/28

5:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 8/30

1:18 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$281

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

sáb. 11/1

7:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 11/5

6:30 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

$287

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

mar. 10/21

7:30 am-2:16 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 10/25

10:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$307

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

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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 July 25, 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 72 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 julio 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 July 27, 2025.

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

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

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 67% 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 (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 45m.

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 julio 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

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  • 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.. 5 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 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day.

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    The Memphis to Washington, D.C. flight path was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $172, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Memphis to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, 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 $227 and $232, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 54% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $76. Allegiant Air flights start at $84 while deals on Southwest start at $88 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. Dulles Intl, Memphis - Baltimore/Washington or Memphis - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $150. While the most popular route (Memphis - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $184 on average our data indicates $316 when flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C..

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$224Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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