Washington, D.C.

$84+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — WAS
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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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Memphis-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Memphis-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Memphis to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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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 April 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 5/275:14 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop23h 34mSpirit Airlines
Di 6/38:26 amBWI - MEM
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 6/22:08 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Di 6/38:26 amBWI - MEM
1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$212
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mi 5/282:40 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Di 6/312:30 pmBWI - MEM
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 5/254:58 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop22h 30mFrontier
Mi 5/285:23 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop23h 58mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 5/253:19 pmMEM - DCA
Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mi 5/287:59 pmDCA - MEM
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 5/279:05 amMEM - BWI
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Mo 6/25:40 amBWI - MEM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/29$275
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 5/43:05 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop20h 02mFrontier
So 5/117:00 amDCA - MEM
1 stop8h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Di 5/277:30 amMEM - IAD
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Fr 5/306:48 amIAD - MEM
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mi 5/212:40 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop3h 15mSouthwest
Mi 5/286:30 pmDCA - MEM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mi 5/2110:55 amMEM - DCA
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Sa 5/245:00 pmDCA - MEM
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Di 5/2712:32 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Mo 6/236:05 amDCA - MEM
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/28$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 5/274:20 pmMEM - IAD
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Mo 6/26:00 amIAD - MEM
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/29$290

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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

Di 5/27

5:14 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop23h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Di 6/3

8:26 am-4:19 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$180

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Mo 6/2

2:08 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Di 6/3

8:26 am-4:19 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$212

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Mi 5/28

2:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Di 6/3

12:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$259

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

So 5/25

4:58 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Mi 5/28

5:23 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$261

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

So 5/25

3:19 pm-6:33 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mi 5/28

7:59 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$274

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Di 5/27

9:05 am-3:42 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Mo 6/2

5:40 am-9:21 am

1 stop4h 41m

$275

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

Di 5/27

7:30 am-4:09 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fr 5/30

6:48 am-11:02 am

1 stop5h 14m

$280

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Mi 5/21

2:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mi 5/28

6:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$283

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Mi 5/21

10:55 am-7:01 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sa 5/24

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$287

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Di 5/27

6:37 am-11:31 am

1 stop3h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mo 6/2

6:00 am-9:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

$290

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 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 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 April 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 47 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 $309). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 April 30, 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 March 30, 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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Memphis to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.. 6 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.

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

    Currently priced at $180, 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 Southwest and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $259 and $261, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 51% 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 $84. Delta flights start at $99 while deals on Southwest start at $125 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $309). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 6 airlines flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$224Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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