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$58+ 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — WAS
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
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 October 29, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/41:11 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Sun 12/75:55 amBWI - MEM
1 stop5h 36mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:58 amMEM - BWI
1 stop5h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/45:45 amBWI - MEM
1 stop7h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:42 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:11 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$152
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:07 amMEM - BWI
1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/510:40 amBWI - MEM
1 stop9h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:42 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:11 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:42 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop12h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/610:40 amBWI - MEM
1 stop9h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:42 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:40 amBWI - MEM
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:58 amMEM - BWI
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2410:41 amBWI - MEM
1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:55 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:45 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$182
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:07 amMEM - BWI
1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/410:40 amBWI - MEM
1 stop9h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:04 amMEM - DCA
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/152:48 pmDCA - MEM
Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 12/1310:54 amMEM - DCA
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/158:28 amDCA - MEM
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$304

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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(Frontier)

One-way from

$58
(Priceline)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$341 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 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 October 29, 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 11/27

10:58 am-5:24 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/4

5:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$150

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Mon 1/5

8:17 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/11

9:46 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops18h 28m

$199

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Sun 12/28

8:17 pm-7:22 am

1 stop10h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/4

10:00 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop22h 22m

$247

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Fri 11/14

8:55 pm-8:31 pm

3 stops22h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

10:22 am-11:28 am

2 stops26h 06m

$285

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Fri 2/20

11:08 am-4:49 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/22

6:45 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 28m

$288

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Thu 11/27

10:58 am-9:36 am

2 stops21h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/4

10:27 am-6:47 pm

3 stops33h 20m

$296

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Thu 12/11

5:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/15

8:20 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$301

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/15

5:31 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$311

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/15

10:08 am-1:26 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$311

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Tue 12/23

6:13 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/27

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$314

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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 October.
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 October 24, 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 61 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 $262). 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 October 29, 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 October 26, 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 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 (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 October 29, 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
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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

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

    For as low as $311, Spirit Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Memphis in 4h 07m. 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 $259, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 49% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $95. Spirit Airlines flights start at $104 while deals on Southwest start at $146 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 - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Memphis - Baltimore/Washington 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 $262). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$225Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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