Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. (PHX - WAS)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$165	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $165
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Feb 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$349	American Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sat, Feb 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $349
Last-minute weekend getaway	$302	Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $302
Cheapest business class flights	$929	Delta 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $929

Fastest flight	4 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. takes 4 hr
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 Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $160–245
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–280

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Washington, D.C.

Southwest

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $300–570

28 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - BWI, IAD Every day

2090 weekly connecting flights

PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $247

Typical price: $265–425

21 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - DCA Every day

1254 weekly connecting flights

PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $243

Typical price: $265–435

14 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - IAD Every day

834 weekly connecting flights

PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $259

Typical price: $275–550

767 weekly connecting flights

PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Alaska

from $300

Typical price: $340–720

94 weekly connecting flights

PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Frontier

from $165

Typical price: $180–350

72 weekly connecting flights

PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

Phoenix United States 41 min 25 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 1 hr 53 min 112 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 18 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 52 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 49 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

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

The cheapest flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $160 to $245.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $349, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $247, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $243, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $259, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $300, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $165, flying from Feb 21 to Mar 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. starts at $165 from Sat, Feb 21 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Sat, Feb 21.

4 hr is the shortest flight time from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 28 nonstop flights and 2,090 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

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

American offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,254 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
United offers 14 nonstop flights and 834 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 767 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Alaska offers 94 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Frontier offers 72 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) 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 Phoenix and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $349, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $247, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $243, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $259, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $300, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $165, flying from Feb 21 to Mar 2.

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

There are 28 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Washington, D.C. at price $302 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26.

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

There are 28 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Phoenix and Washington, D.C. start at $349 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Washington, D.C. start at $929 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Washington, D.C. start at $165 from Sat, Feb 21 to Mon, Mar 2.

To book business class trips from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Washington, D.C. starts at $302 from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Washington, D.C. at price $302 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix 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.