Cheap flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $105
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights $345
American Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $345
Last-minute weekend getaway $366
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $366
Cheapest business class flights $458
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 28 — Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is currently $458
Fastest flight 4 hr 10 min The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. takes 4 hr 10 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 Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–260
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $240–385

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Washington, D.C.

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $360
    Typical price: $305–550
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - BWI, IAD Every day
    2082 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $345
    Typical price: $265–450
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - DCA Every day
    1577 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $355
    Typical price: $265–465
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - IAD Every day
    860 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Delta
    from $365
    Typical price: $275–560
    784 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Alaska
    from $367
    Typical price: $330–700
    121 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $185–380
    75 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 25 mi
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    Tucson United States 1 hr 54 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 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 Phoenix to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $160 to $260.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $360, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $345, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $355, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $365, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $367, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. starts at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
4 hr 10 min 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 35 nonstop flights and 2,082 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 1,577 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 19 nonstop flights and 860 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 784 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 121 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 75 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 $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $360, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $345, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $355, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $365, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $367, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Phoenix to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 35 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 19 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 $366 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Phoenix to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 35 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 19 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 $345 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 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 $458 from Thu, May 28 to Fri, Jun 5 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Washington, D.C. start at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
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 $366 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Washington, D.C. at price $366 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
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.

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