Cheap flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip flights $159
Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is currently $159
Cheapest one-way flight $90
Southwest 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is currently $90
Last-minute weekend getaway $418
American 1 stop 39 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is currently $418
Cheapest business class flights $438
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Thu, Apr 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is currently $438
Fastest flight 4 hr 53 min The fastest nonstop flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. takes 4 hr 53 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 Seattle to Washington, D.C. is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–330
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $250–355

Popular airlines from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $159
    Typical price: $275–620
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    SEA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
    30 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - DCA, IAD Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $159
    Typical price: $235–610
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    SEA - DCA, IAD Every day
    773 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $159
    Typical price: $240–530
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SEA - IAD Every day
    644 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Southwest
    from $179
    Typical price: $275–580
    484 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • American
    from $179
    Typical price: $245–570
    420 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Frontier
    from $200
    Typical price: $215–560
    52 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Seattle

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    Seattle United States 18 min 11 mi
  • Paine Field (PAE)
    Everett United States 31 min 21 mi
  • King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
    Seattle United States 11 min 5 mi
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
    Portland United States 2 hr 44 min 140 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 17 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 Seattle to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $165 to $330.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $159, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $159, flying from Apr 24 to May 2.
  • The cheapest United flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $159, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $179, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $179, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $200, flying from May 1 to May 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. starts at $159 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.
4 hr 53 min is the shortest flight time from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 32 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) , Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 773 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C. are:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 644 connecting flights per week. United flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Southwest offers 484 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • American offers 420 connecting flights per week. American flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Frontier offers 52 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Seattle and Washington, D.C..
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $159, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $159, flying from Apr 24 to May 2.
  • The cheapest United flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $159, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $179, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $179, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is $200, flying from May 1 to May 7.
Alaska, Delta and United fly direct from Seattle to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 32 Alaska direct flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Delta direct flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Seattle 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 Seattle and Washington, D.C. at price $418 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Alaska, Delta and United fly direct from Seattle to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 32 Alaska direct flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Delta direct flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Seattle and Washington, D.C. start at $159 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seattle 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 Seattle and Washington, D.C. start at $438 from Thu, Apr 16 to Thu, Apr 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seattle and Washington, D.C. start at $159 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29.
To book business class trips from Seattle 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 Seattle and Washington, D.C. starts at $418 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and Washington, D.C. at price $418 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Seattle 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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