Washington, D.C.

$55+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SLC — WAS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$124
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$55
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
From Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

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Tue 8/193:02 pmSLC - BWI
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/218:09 amBWI - SLC
1 stop7h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$124
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Tue 8/193:02 pmSLC - BWI
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:42 pmBWI - SLC
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$188
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Wed 8/138:05 amSLC - DCA
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Wed 8/207:00 amDCA - SLC
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$226
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Thu 8/77:44 pmSLC - IAD
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Sat 8/912:27 pmIAD - SLC
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$248
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:36 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Thu 11/2712:35 pmDCA - SLC
1 stop11h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 7/31$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/245:35 pmSLC - IAD
Nonstop3h 58mDelta
Sun 9/287:05 amIAD - SLC
Nonstop4h 28mDelta
Deal found 7/30$271
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Thu 8/2810:54 amSLC - DCA
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/39:59 amDCA - SLC
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$280
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Tue 9/98:58 pmSLC - IAD
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/109:00 amIAD - SLC
1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$285
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Fri 10/317:00 amSLC - IAD
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/136:30 amIAD - SLC
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$286
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Thu 9/186:18 pmSLC - IAD
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2110:17 amIAD - SLC
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$287
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Thu 8/2811:58 pmSLC - IAD
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/35:40 pmIAD - SLC
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$289
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Thu 8/284:01 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/312:25 pmDCA - SLC
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$290

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Salt Lake CityBaltimore

SLC - BWI

SLCBWI

Salt Lake City

Tue 8/19

3:02 pm-5:15 am

1 stop12h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/21

8:09 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$124

Salt Lake CityBaltimore

SLC - BWI

SLCBWI

Salt Lake City

Tue 8/19

3:02 pm-5:15 am

1 stop12h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/24

6:42 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 37m

$188

Salt Lake CityWashington, D.C.

SLC - DCA

SLCDCA

Salt Lake City

Wed 8/13

8:05 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 52m

$226

Salt Lake CityWashington, D.C.

SLC - IAD

SLCIAD

Salt Lake City

Thu 8/14

7:44 pm-6:34 am

1 stop8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/16

12:27 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$248

Salt Lake CityWashington, D.C.

SLC - DCA

SLCDCA

Salt Lake City

Sun 11/23

10:36 pm-8:04 am

1 stop7h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/27

12:35 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$263

Salt Lake CityWashington, D.C.

SLC - IAD

SLCIAD

Salt Lake City

Wed 9/24

5:35 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/28

7:05 am-9:33 am

Nonstop4h 28m

$271

Salt Lake CityWashington, D.C.

SLC - DCA

SLCDCA

Salt Lake City

Thu 8/28

10:54 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

9:59 am-7:11 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$280

Salt Lake CityWashington, D.C.

SLC - IAD

SLCIAD

Salt Lake City

Tue 9/9

8:58 pm-7:33 am

1 stop8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

9:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$285

Salt Lake CityWashington, D.C.

SLC - IAD

SLCIAD

Salt Lake City

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/13

6:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 15m

$286

Salt Lake CityWashington, D.C.

SLC - IAD

SLCIAD

Salt Lake City

Thu 9/18

6:18 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

10:17 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$287

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Airports
SLC

Check in at SLC's main terminal before heading through the expanded security checkpoint. Enjoy local dining options like craft beer and tacos at The Plaza.

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IAD

Use the Washington Metro Silver line for a cost-effective trip to Dulles, taking less than 40 minutes to reach the airport from the city.

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Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Salt Lake City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Salt Lake City 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 SLC to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 July 31, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from SLC to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Salt Lake City, you will be flying from Salt Lake City, which is the city’s only airport. Salt Lake City (SLC) is located 5.7 mi from the center of Salt Lake City. There are 6 flights from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $124. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $226 and $263, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 72% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $119 and $140, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.?

    Consider KLM (90%), Southwest (86%) or Delta (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $311, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Salt Lake City - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $239.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Salt Lake City 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$271Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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