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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?
Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center
Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.
From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15-20 min | $2-$6 (varies by destination and time of day) | every 8–12 min (traffic dependent) | fastest and most affordable | |
15-30 min | $15-$25 (metered; varies by traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience |
From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-60 min | $6 (flat fare to downtown) | every 8–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
20-30 min | $5 (to Wiehle-Reston East Metro) | every 20 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to Metro | |
45-75 min | $65-$85 (metered; varies by traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | groups with luggage |
From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | $8 (one-way fare) | hourly weekdays (traffic dependent) | commuters to Union Station | |
30-40 min | $15-$50 (varies by train type and booking time) | multiple daily (traffic dependent) | comfort and speed | |
50-90 min | $90-$110 (metered; varies by traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | late night arrivals |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
- MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
- Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 13 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 97 total | Daily flights: 13.86 average | Most flights: Monday 14 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| 3 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 77 total | Daily flights: 11 average | Most flights: Thursday 14 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 75 total | Daily flights: 10.71 average | Most flights: Thursday 14 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 1 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 59 total | Daily flights: 8.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 13 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Southern Airways Express | FDY | 9X | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Washington, D.C.
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 5°C | -2°C |
| February | 8°C | 0°C |
| March | 12°C | 3°C |
| April | 19°C | 8°C |
| May | 23°C | 13°C |
| June | 29°C | 18°C |
| July | 32°C | 21°C |
| August | 30°C | 20°C |
| September | 26°C | 17°C |
| October | 20°C | 11°C |
| November | 13°C | 5°C |
| December | 8°C | 1°C |
14 day forecast
Washington, D.C. travel tips
Visit Ford's Theater – the place where Abraham Lincoln was killed in Washington
The Ford Theater now houses a museum dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, who was killed here in 1865. On the first floor of the building, there is an extensive exhibition. You will see the president's personal belongings and the murder weapon there. The seat that the president occupied on that infamous evening is always vacant.
Relax at Kenilworth Park and Washington Water Park
In Kenilworth Park, there are ponds and a tidal swamp with rare water lilies and lotuses. The park is home to 9 species of mammals, eight species of reptiles, 257 species of birds, and about 650 species of insects. Enjoy even more at the annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival in July.
Bring your ID with you if you are going to a club in Washington or want to buy alcohol
You can drink alcohol in Washington only if you are older than 21. To enter a nightclub, you also need to be at least 21 years old. So, don't forget to take your passport or other ID before you go out to party. Marijuana is legal in Washington only for state residents.
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