Flying from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport (ACA): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport (ACA), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's major terminals.
Acapulco International Airport is located in Acapulco. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to ACA.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Washington DC to ACA even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when flying out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Work a stopover into your journey at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport (ACA) departing Washington Dulles International Airport.
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to ACA flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Whether just for an hour or two or a handful of days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little less stressful. When jetting out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport (ACA) stopping at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ACA instead:
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Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
Right now, 181 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 440 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to ACA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport (ACA). Plan your visit to Acapulco in March if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Washington DC to ACA plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Acapulco to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Acapulco
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Acapulco International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Acapulco:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Playa Condesa, Playa la Roqueta and Acapulco de Juárez are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Acapulco itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Acapulco, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Mexico City to check off its top attractions. From Historic Centre (Centro Historico) to Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, your itinerary will be busy.
Another major destination in Mexico, Álvaro Obregón is around 290 kilometres north of Acapulco. Make time for highlights including San José.
