Cheap flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip flights $89
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 21 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is currently $89
Cheapest one-way flight $33
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is currently $33
Last-minute weekend getaway $235
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is currently $235
Cheapest business class flights $282
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is currently $282
Fastest flight 1 hr 21 min The fastest nonstop flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 21 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 Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $70–170
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $140–220

Popular airlines from Charlotte to Washington, D.C.

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $213
    Typical price: $155–265
    112 weekly nonstop flights
    CLT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
    1690 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $213
    Typical price: $185–265
    25 weekly nonstop flights
    CLT - IAD Every day
    246 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $213
    Typical price: $170–340
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    CLT - BWI Every day
    239 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Delta
    from $233
    Typical price: $200–355
    766 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $89
    Typical price: $125–285
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    CLT - BWI Every Thu, Fri, Sun
    43 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Spirit
    Typical price: $125–340
    22 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - BWI Every day

Popular airports near Charlotte

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    Charlotte United States 18 min 6 mi
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    Raleigh United States 2 hr 20 min 124 mi
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
    Concord United States 23 min 13 mi
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
    Greenville United States 1 hr 34 min 81 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 Charlotte to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $70 to $170.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $89. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $213, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $233, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $89, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. starts at $89 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $33 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
1 hr 21 min is the shortest flight time from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 112 nonstop flights and 1,690 connecting flights per week. American flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. are:
  • United offers 25 nonstop flights and 246 connecting flights per week. United flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 239 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Delta offers 766 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 43 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Spirit offers 22 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Charlotte and Washington, D.C..
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $89. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $213, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $233, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. is $89, flying from May 21 to May 25.
American, Southwest, Frontier and United fly direct from Charlotte to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 112 American direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 United direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. at price $235 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
American, Southwest, Frontier and United fly direct from Charlotte to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 112 American direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 United direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. start at $89 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte and Washington, D.C. start at $282 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. start at $89 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25.
To book business class trips from Charlotte 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 Charlotte and Washington, D.C. starts at $235 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. at price $235 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Charlotte 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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