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$55+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — WAS
Jan 21 — Jan 281
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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 December 22, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/256:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/2910:37 amGSO - DCA
Nonstop1h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/38:29 amDCA - GSO
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/3012:10 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Fri 1/22:10 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/19$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:45 pmGSO - IAD
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/312:48 pmIAD - GSO
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:20 amORF - IAD
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/38:35 amIAD - ORF
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:21 amIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:45 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/2510:34 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/297:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:42 amBWI - RDU
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/231:28 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/203:59 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:00 pmRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2012:50 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/279:37 amRDU - IAD
1 stop27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:11 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$232

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 December 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(Spirit)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Norfolk-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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One-way flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/7

8:14 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

1:45 pm-12:12 am

1 stop10h 27m

$133

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

5:35 am-12:31 am

1 stop18h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/19

6:05 am-2:27 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$144

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/7

6:10 am-12:29 am

1 stop18h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/9

11:30 am-10:52 am

1 stop23h 22m

$154

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/5

10:43 am-7:03 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-12:11 am

1 stop18h 11m

$154

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/6

3:08 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-12:11 am

1 stop18h 11m

$158

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

5:35 am-12:31 am

1 stop18h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/24

1:00 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$160

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

5:54 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$162

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

6:10 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$162

NorfolkBaltimore

ORF - BWI

ORFBWI

Norfolk

Thu 1/15

6:45 am-3:52 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

10:00 pm-10:17 am

1 stop12h 17m

$163

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

6:10 am-12:29 am

1 stop18h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/9

11:30 am-10:52 am

1 stop23h 22m

$166

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $87). Flying from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 December 22, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% 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 December 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Virginia 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 December 22, 2025.

The most flights from USVA to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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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 Frontier, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 34m. The distance from Virginia to Washington, D.C. is about 227 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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: Mesa Airlines (100%), GoJet (83%), Copa Airlines (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,188 for a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $142 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $137.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $87). Flying from Virginia to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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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