Find Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. (ABQ - WAS)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$251	Delta 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is currently $251
Cheapest one-way flight	$169	United 1 stop 7 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is currently $169
Cheapest nonstop flights	$329	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Fri, Jul 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway	$460	Delta 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is currently $460
Cheapest business class flights	$949	United Nonstop 4 hr Sun, May 24 — Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is currently $949

Fastest flight	3 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. takes 3 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $240–375
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $285–485

Popular airlines from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.

Southwest

Nonstop

from $337

Typical price: $285–485

7 weekly nonstop flights

ABQ - BWI Every day

2147 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $329

Typical price: $275–465

7 weekly nonstop flights

ABQ - IAD Every day

933 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

from $369

Typical price: $285–520

1069 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $251

Typical price: $285–630

379 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Alaska

from $557

Typical price: $500–1,050

62 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Albuquerque

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

Albuquerque United States 20 min 4 mi
Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) (SAF)

Santa Fe United States 54 min 48 mi
Roswell Air Center (ROW)

Roswell United States 3 hr 8 min 172 mi
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)

Durango United States 3 hr 33 min 155 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $240 to $375.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $251. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $169.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $337, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest United flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $329, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 2.
The cheapest American flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $369, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $251, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $557, flying from May 30 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. starts at $251 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $169 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,147 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. are:

United offers 7 nonstop flights and 933 connecting flights per week. United flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
American offers 1,069 connecting flights per week. American flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 379 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Alaska offers 62 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Albuquerque and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $251. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $169.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $337, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest United flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $329, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 2.
The cheapest American flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $369, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $251, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is $557, flying from May 30 to Jun 8.

Southwest and United fly direct from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C..

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Albuquerque and Washington, D.C. at price $460 is offered by Delta from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest and United fly direct from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C..

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Albuquerque and Washington, D.C. start at $329 from Thu, Jul 2 to Fri, Jul 10 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Albuquerque and Washington, D.C. start at $949 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Albuquerque and Washington, D.C. start at $251 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1.

To book business class trips from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Albuquerque and Washington, D.C. starts at $460 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Delta.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Albuquerque and Washington, D.C. at price $460 is offered by Delta from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.