Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg

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Cheapest round-trip flights $239
United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is currently $239
Cheapest one-way flight $95
Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is currently $95
Last-minute weekend getaway $299
United Nonstop 1 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is currently $299
Cheapest business class flights $419
United Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is currently $419
Fastest flight 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg takes 55 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 Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $110–230
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $215–310

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $239
    Typical price: $175–275
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    IAD - RIC Every day
    752 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - RIC Every day
  • American
    from $395
    Typical price: $285–465
    1532 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - RIC Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $235
    Typical price: $200–510
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    BWI - RIC Every day
    278 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - RIC Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $288
    Typical price: $235–630
    69 weekly connecting flights
    DCA - RIC Every day
  • Frontier
    8 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - RIC Every Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

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

Popular airports near Petersburg

  • Richmond International Airport (RIC)
    Richmond United States 32 min 19 mi
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 2 hr 6 min 114 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 2 hr 35 min 119 mi
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    Raleigh United States 2 hr 6 min 121 mi

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

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $110 to $230.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg recently found on Google Flights was with United from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $95.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is $239, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is $395, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is $235, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is $288, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg starts at $239 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $95 and departs on Wed, May 27.
55 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg.
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 Washington, D.C. to Petersburg 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 Washington, D.C. to Petersburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 752 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 1,532 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg are:
  • Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 278 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
  • JetBlue offers 69 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
  • Frontier offers 8 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Petersburg.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg recently found on Google Flights was with United from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $95.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is $239, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is $395, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is $235, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg is $288, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
Southwest and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg.
  • There are 27 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg 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 Washington, D.C. and Petersburg at price $299 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg.
  • There are 27 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg 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 Washington, D.C. to Petersburg on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Petersburg start at $239 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg, 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 Washington, D.C. and Petersburg start at $419 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 5 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Petersburg start at $239 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg, 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 Washington, D.C. and Petersburg starts at $299 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Petersburg at price $299 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Petersburg, 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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