Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. (AUS - WAS)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$210	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight	$100	Allegiant Nonstop 4 hr Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights	$187	Allegiant Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jul 17 — Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $187
Last-minute weekend getaway	$346	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $346
Cheapest business class flights	$458	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $458

Fastest flight	3 hr 8 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. takes 3 hr 8 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 Austin to Washington, D.C. is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–315
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–360

Popular airlines from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Southwest

Nonstop

from $389

Typical price: $340–560

34 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - BWI, DCA Every day

2064 weekly connecting flights

AUS - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $348

Typical price: $275–480

20 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - IAD Every day

989 weekly connecting flights

AUS - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

from $409

Typical price: $255–475

1249 weekly connecting flights

AUS - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $439

Typical price: $275–580

1015 weekly connecting flights

AUS - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Frontier

from $210

Typical price: $185–400

66 weekly connecting flights

AUS - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Alaska

from $568

Typical price: $475–1,150

55 weekly connecting flights

AUS - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 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 Austin to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $135 to $315.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $100.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $389, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $348, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $409, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $439, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $210, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $568, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. starts at $210 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Mon, Jun 8.

3 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 34 nonstop flights and 2,064 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

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

United offers 20 nonstop flights and 989 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
American offers 1,249 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 1,015 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Frontier offers 66 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Alaska offers 55 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 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 Austin and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $100.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $389, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $348, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $409, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $439, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $210, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $568, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

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

There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 United direct flights from Austin 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 Austin and Washington, D.C. at price $346 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 United direct flights from Austin 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 Austin to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and Washington, D.C. start at $187 from Fri, Jul 17 to Mon, Jul 20 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin 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 Austin and Washington, D.C. start at $458 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Washington, D.C. start at $210 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Austin 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 Austin and Washington, D.C. starts at $346 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Washington, D.C. at price $346 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Austin 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.