How to find cheap flights from Washington D.C.
Pick up a one-way flight from Washington D.C. for just 24 €. This is the cheapest price available right now for a departure from Baltimore Washington International.
Round-trip fares start at 48 €.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is the cheapest city you can travel to from Washington D.C..
Where you take off from in Washington D.C. can make all the difference to the fare. Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) are worth comparing for the best deals.
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Book early and you're more likely to save. For domestic plane tickets from Washington D.C., book one to three months ahead. For international trips, aim for two to six months in advance.
If you know where you want to jet off to, select 'Add nearby airports' when you start your search. This will display fares to all airports in or around your destination.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Set 'Washington D.C.' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Washington D.C.: what you need to know
All departures from Washington D.C. are listed in the local UTC-5 time zone.
Here's a snapshot of the leading airlines flying from Washington D.C. and the airports they operate from:
United: Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
American Airlines: Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Southwest Airlines: Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
If you're crossing international borders, check whether you'll need a visa or any other type of document before you go. Your travel agent, airline or local consulate should have the latest details on entry rules.
Best time to fly from Washington D.C.
Flights departing from Washington D.C. are usually the cheapest in September.
More people jet off in July compared to other months. You'll typically pay higher fares during peak periods like this.
More affordable tickets are easier to find in March, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.
If the timing works for you, consider leaving midweek. Flights from Washington D.C. usually cost less on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than they do on weekends.
Where to fly to from Washington D.C.
Pack your bags and head off to Toronto, Montreal or London. They're the most popular international destinations to fly to from Washington D.C..
If you'd rather explore your own backyard, New York, Atlanta and Chicago are top options.
Want to explore on a bigger scale? When flying from Washington D.C., the most visited countries include Canada, the United Kingdom and El Salvador.
The shortest flight out of Washington D.C. goes to Richmond, which takes around 55 minutes.
Leaving from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
The majority of flights from Washington D.C. depart from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. DCA is around 6 kilometres from the city centre.
The drive from the centre takes 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions. Public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers use when flying out of Washington Ronald Reagan Airport:
Prefer to begin your trip on a more relaxed note? Stay close to DCA. Whether you have an early flight or just don't want to rush, these hotels can help make departure day easier:
Flying out of Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
When searching for flight tickets from Washington D.C., don't rule out leaving from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). You might find cheaper deals or more available flights. It's around 40 kilometres from the city centre.
It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
These airlines take off from IAD, giving you plenty of fares, schedules and routes to pick from:
Think about staying near Washington Dulles Airport the day before your flight from Washington D.C.. Whether you're juggling bags and small travellers or simply prefer the peace of mind of being close to your departure point, these hotels put convenience front and centre:
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) departures
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) adds to the list of the city's airports. It's about 40 kilometres from central Washington D.C..
You can get to the airport in around 50 minutes by public transport, or roughly 40 minutes if you're driving from the centre.
You can find some comfortable hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport. Get the rest you need ahead of your flight out of Washington D.C. at any of these: