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$70+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — WAS
Sep 5 — Sep 121
Sat 9/5
Sat 9/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 6, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 9/511:15 am -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 9/69:00 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 8/5$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:00 am -
Nonstop1h 16m
Sun 9/67:58 am -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 8/4$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/239:48 am -
1 stop27h 19m
Wed 10/217:00 am -
1 stop7h 47m
Deal found 8/3$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Wed 9/169:35 pm -
1 stop10h 56m
Wed 9/233:10 pm -
1 stop17h 59m
Deal found 8/2$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/116:35 am -
1 stop10h 43m
Sun 9/137:50 am -
1 stop16h 39m
Deal found 8/6$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/56:05 am -
1 stop11h 38m
Sun 9/66:28 pm -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/6$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/209:35 pm -
1 stop11h 57m
Sun 9/279:04 pm -
1 stop15h 34m
Deal found 8/6$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/2010:11 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Mon 8/246:28 pm -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/2$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Wed 11/118:30 am -
1 stop9h 06m
Mon 11/167:00 am -
1 stop17h 17m
Deal found 8/1$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Mon 8/314:02 pm -
1 stop7h 42m
Tue 9/293:10 pm -
1 stop17h 59m
Deal found 8/2$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/54:15 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Sun 9/68:39 pm -
1 stop11h 53m
Deal found 8/6$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/186:05 am -
1 stop6h 19m
Tue 8/186:28 pm -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/3$163

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 August 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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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 August 6, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighBaltimore

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/5

11:15 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/6

9:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$157

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/16

6:01 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/23

10:00 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$205

RaleighBaltimore

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/22

10:40 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$205

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/26

5:50 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$205

RaleighBaltimore

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/13

11:30 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/15

7:55 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$205

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/9

7:45 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/12

8:00 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$205

RaleighBaltimore

RDU Raleigh-Durham - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/29

7:40 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$205

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/30

8:53 am-12:47 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/3

10:14 am-2:08 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$225

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/3

6:05 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/7

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

$225

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/29

5:10 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 11m

$225

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $239). Flying from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 August 6, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% 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 August 1, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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.

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, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Virginia to Washington, D.C. is about 255 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    While some choose either Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington is the most popular route 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: Air Canada (95%), ANA (95%), Austrian Airlines (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,160 for a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington) is currently priced at $157.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $239). Flying from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 August 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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