Cheap flights from Washington, D.C.

Popular trips from Washington, D.C.

  1. Seattle
    $128
    Nov 3 — Nov 11
    1 stop 8 hr 3 min Frontier
  2. London
    $432
    Nov 17 — Nov 25
    1 stop 11 hr 20 min Tap Air Portugal
  3. Miami
    $78
    Jan 23 — Jan 30
    Nonstop 2 hr 52 min Spirit
  4. Madrid
    $349
    Nov 16 — Nov 24
    1 stop 12 hr 40 min Tap Air Portugal
  5. Los Angeles
    $128
    Nov 1 — Nov 10
    1 stop 9 hr 25 min Frontier
  6. Rome
    $421
    Nov 15 — Nov 24
    1 stop 16 hr 20 min Tap Air Portugal

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Popular airlines with direct flights from Washington, D.C.

  • United
    Fly from Washington, D.C. (IAD, DCA)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 8 min +
    • Newark
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 14 min +
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 9 min +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 44 min +
    • San Francisco
      Direct flights every day
      5 hr 37 min +
  • American
    Fly from Washington, D.C. (IAD, DCA)
    • Charlotte
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 26 min +
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 8 min +
    • Miami
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 35 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 11 min +
    • Boston
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 28 min +
  • Southwest
    Fly from Washington, D.C. (IAD, DCA)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 55 min +
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr +
    • Nashville
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • St. Louis
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
  • Delta
    Fly from Washington, D.C. (DCA, IAD)
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 44 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Boston
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 41 min +
    • Detroit
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 29 min +
    • Minneapolis
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
  • Frontier
    Fly from Washington, D.C. (DCA, IAD)
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 56 min +
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 2 min +
    • Las Vegas
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 59 min +
    • Miami
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      2 hr 47 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      2 hr 37 min +
  • JetBlue
    Fly from Washington, D.C. (DCA)
    • Boston
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Fort Lauderdale
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 35 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • West Palm Beach
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 28 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 13 min +

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 50 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 50 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

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

What is the best airline to fly from Washington, D.C.?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Washington, D.C..

In terms of direct flights, United is the most popular, flying directly to 118 cities. United flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. are American, Southwest, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue.
  • American flies directly to 88 cities. American flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .
  • Southwest flies directly to 20 cities. Southwest flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .
  • Delta flies directly to 16 cities. Delta flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Frontier flies directly to 8 cities. Frontier flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • JetBlue flies directly to 8 cities. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .
Which cities have direct flights from Washington, D.C.?
  • United offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 118 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chicago, Newark, Houston, Denver and San Francisco.
  • American offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 88 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Charlotte, Dallas, Miami, New York and Boston.
  • Southwest offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 20 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta and St. Louis.
  • Delta offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 16 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Atlanta, New York, Boston, Detroit and Minneapolis.
  • Frontier offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Denver, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Miami and Orlando.
  • JetBlue offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach and New York.
What are some good flight destinations from Washington, D.C.?
Some popular flight destinations from Washington, D.C. are Chicago, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Washington to Seattle starting at $128 for Nov 3 - Nov 11, round trips from Washington to London starting at $432 for Nov 17 - Nov 25, and cheap flights from Washington to Miami starting at $78 for Jan 23 - Jan 30. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
What is the best airport to fly out of Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. has 3 major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 4 mi away. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is also the most popular with travelers.

Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
  • United flies from Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • American flies from Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • Southwest flies from Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • Delta flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.
  • Frontier flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.
  • JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
How long before a flight should I arrive at the airport in Washington, D.C. ?
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C.?
Finding last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. is easy on Google Flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
What is the cheapest place to fly from Washington, D.C.?
You can find cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to anywhere in the world on Google Flights.
Just enter Washington, D.C. as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore .
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