How long is the flight from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?

A quick flight from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. can take about 6h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $513. There are 678 mi between Springfield, Illinois and Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), offers the cheapest pricing from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C.. You may be able to fly from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. for 26% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular flight routes from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. are Springfield Capital - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Springfield Capital - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Springfield Capital - Baltimore/Washington.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SPI to WAS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Springfield to Washington, D.C.?

Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, Springfield Capital is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Springfield. Booking flights from Capital (SPI) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from Springfield to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Springfield 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 Springfield to Washington, D.C..

Can I find deals for business class flights from Springfield to Washington, D.C.?

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Tue 1/133:25 pmSPI - DCA

1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/177:00 amDCA - SPI

2 stops10h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$513

Tue 1/133:25 pmSPI - BWI

2 stops6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/179:17 amBWI - SPI

2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$514

Thu 1/156:00 amSPI - DCA

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/199:35 amDCA - SPI

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$529

Thu 1/152:48 pmSPI - IAD

2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/197:01 amIAD - SPI

2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$539

Thu 1/152:48 pmSPI - BWI

2 stops7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:31 pmBWI - SPI

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$554

Thu 5/216:00 amSPI - DCA

1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/258:20 pmDCA - SPI

1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$597

Thu 5/216:00 amSPI - IAD

2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/256:40 amIAD - SPI

2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$607

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Thu 1/82:48 pmSPI - DCA

1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1711:59 amDCA - SPI

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$591

Thu 1/82:48 pmSPI - IAD

2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/177:01 amIAD - SPI

2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$601

Thu 1/86:00 amSPI - BWI

1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/176:00 amBWI - SPI

1 stop11h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$938

Fri 1/96:00 amSPI - DCA

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/129:35 amDCA - SPI

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$599

Fri 1/92:48 pmSPI - IAD

2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/121:08 pmIAD - SPI

2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$609

Tue 1/133:25 pmSPI - DCA

1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/177:00 amDCA - SPI

2 stops10h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$513

Tue 1/133:25 pmSPI - BWI

2 stops6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/179:17 amBWI - SPI

2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$514

Thu 1/156:00 amSPI - DCA

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/199:35 amDCA - SPI

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$529

Thu 1/152:48 pmSPI - IAD

2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/197:01 amIAD - SPI

2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$539

Thu 1/152:48 pmSPI - BWI

2 stops7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:31 pmBWI - SPI

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$554

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Cheapest in	February

From Springfield Capital to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SpringfieldWashington, D.C.

SPI - DCA

SPIDCA

Springfield Capital

Tue 1/13

3:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-4:23 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$513

SpringfieldBaltimore

SPI - BWI

SPIBWI

Springfield Capital

Tue 1/13

3:25 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops6h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/17

9:17 am-4:23 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$514

SpringfieldWashington, D.C.

SPI - DCA

SPIDCA

Springfield Capital

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

9:35 am-2:18 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$529

SpringfieldWashington, D.C.

SPI - IAD

SPIIAD

Springfield Capital

Thu 1/15

2:48 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops7h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

7:01 am-2:18 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$539

SpringfieldBaltimore

SPI - BWI

SPIBWI

Springfield Capital

Thu 1/15

2:48 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops7h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/19

6:31 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$554

SpringfieldWashington, D.C.

SPI - DCA

SPIDCA

Springfield Capital

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/25

8:20 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$597

SpringfieldWashington, D.C.

SPI - IAD

SPIIAD

Springfield Capital

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-5:14 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

6:40 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$607

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. (average of $98). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Springfield to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,069 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,069 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,069 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Springfield to Washington, D.C.?
Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, Springfield Capital is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Springfield. Booking flights from Capital (SPI) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?
A quick flight from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. can take about 6h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $513. There are 678 mi between Springfield, Illinois and Washington, D.C..
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), offers the cheapest pricing from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C.. You may be able to fly from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. for 26% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
What are the most popular routes from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular flight routes from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. are Springfield Capital - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Springfield Capital - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Springfield Capital - Baltimore/Washington.
Can I find deals for flights from Springfield to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Springfield to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Springfield 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 Springfield to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Springfield to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Springfield 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 Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. (average of $98). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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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