Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. (MSP - WAS)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$224	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is currently $224
Cheapest one-way flight	$95	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is currently $95
Cheapest nonstop flights	$265	Delta Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is currently $265
Last-minute weekend getaway	$352	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is currently $352
Cheapest business class flights	$445	American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is currently $445

Fastest flight	2 hr 19 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. takes 2 hr 19 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 Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–230
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–390

Popular airlines from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

Delta

Nonstop

from $265

Typical price: $215–380

72 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

927 weekly connecting flights

MSP - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $275

Typical price: $225–390

18 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - DCA Every day

554 weekly connecting flights

MSP - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $265

Typical price: $235–365

7 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - IAD Every day

922 weekly connecting flights

MSP - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $265

Typical price: $220–395

7 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - BWI Every day

721 weekly connecting flights

MSP - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Sun Country Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $135–330

3 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - BWI, IAD Every Mon, Fri
Alaska

from $802

Typical price: $570–1,300

60 weekly connecting flights

MSP - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Minneapolis

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Minneapolis United States 18 min 7 mi
Rochester International Airport (RST)

Rochester United States 1 hr 31 min 83 mi
Duluth International Airport (DLH)

Duluth United States 2 hr 28 min 139 mi
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)

La Crosse United States 2 hr 26 min 124 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 Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $135 to $230.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $95.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $265, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $275, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $265, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $265, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $802, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. starts at $224 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $95 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

2 hr 19 min is the shortest flight time from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 72 nonstop flights and 927 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

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

American offers 18 nonstop flights and 554 connecting flights per week. American flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
United offers 7 nonstop flights and 922 connecting flights per week. United flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 721 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Sun Country Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Sun Country Airlines flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Alaska offers 60 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 Minneapolis and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $95.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $265, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $275, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $265, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $265, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $802, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.

Delta, Southwest, Sun Country Airlines, American and United fly direct from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C..

There are 72 Delta direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 American direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. at price $352 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Delta, Southwest, Sun Country Airlines, American and United fly direct from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C..

There are 72 Delta direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 American direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. start at $265 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. start at $445 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. start at $224 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12.

To book business class trips from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. starts at $352 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. at price $352 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Minneapolis 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.