Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, making Washington DC six hours behind Berlin.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BER to DCA flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BER and DCA include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
341 € is the best price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. Return flights start from 611 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BER to DCA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BER:
Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
If you're landing on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near DCA:
Grab a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Sixt and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
From Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, Washington DC is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Washington DC in March.
Book your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport for July if you'd like to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BER to DCA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without seeing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.