Washington, D.C.

$59+ Cheap flights from Virginia 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — WAS
Apr 4 — Apr 111
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Virginia to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/146:00 am
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop5h 22m
Frontier
Wed 4/155:49 pm
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/133:57 pm
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop19h 25m
Frontier
Wed 4/155:49 pm
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Tue 3/314:12 pm
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Wed 4/13:19 pm
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/163:42 pm
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop9h 02m
Frontier
Thu 4/2310:00 pm
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop22h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/2412:00 pm
RDU
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Tue 3/244:00 pm
BWI
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Tue 3/314:12 pm
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Tue 4/73:19 pm
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/176:10 am
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop5h 26m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:05 am
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop17h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/306:10 am
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:57 am
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop13h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 4/276:10 am
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop5h 32m
Frontier
Tue 4/285:49 pm
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop5h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sun 4/196:10 am
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop25h 52m
Frontier
Wed 4/226:00 am
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop9h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop10h 54m
Frontier
Thu 4/166:05 am
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/314:12 pm
RDU
-
BWI
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Thu 4/29:26 pm
BWI
-
RDU
1 stop11h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$146

Find flight deals from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated March 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$179

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$102 or less
From Virginia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 March 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/16

10:10 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/23

9:55 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$171

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/12

7:59 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/15

8:50 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/21

7:59 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

10:15 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$179

GreensboroWashington, D.C.

GSO - IAD

GSOIAD

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/5

10:20 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-7:11 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/23

12:50 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$179

NorfolkWashington, D.C.

ORF - DCA

ORFDCA

Norfolk

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-6:59 am

Nonstop0h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/25

8:33 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$180

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$181

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/23

9:05 am-2:58 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/23

6:10 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$191

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/18

7:59 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/25

8:30 am-9:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$194

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/18

7:59 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/22

8:30 am-9:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$194

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $173). Flying from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 VA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 March 5, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Virginia to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia 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.
  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C.?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in about 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Virginia to Washington, D.C. is about 143 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Virginia to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Virginia to Washington, D.C. on time: Republic Airways (94%), Air Canada (88%), Lufthansa (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $944 for a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $143 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $151.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia 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 Virginia to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $173). Flying from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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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SouthwestCheapest$114Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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