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Tue, Aug 11
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. DCA
£799
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Fri, Aug 14
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
£894
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Thu, Aug 13
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
£894
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Tue, Aug 11
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
£894
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 12
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. DCA
£902
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Fri, Aug 14
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
£936
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Tue, Aug 11 – Sat, Aug 15
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. DCA
£1,312
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Thu, Aug 13 – Wed, Aug 19
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
£1,328
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Tue, Aug 11 – Fri, Aug 14
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
£1,372
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Fri, Aug 14 – Wed, Aug 19
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
£1,390
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Tue, Aug 11 – Sat, Aug 15
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
£1,412
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Sat, Aug 15 – Thu, Aug 20
Accra ACCWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£799

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,576

Cheapest round-trip

£1,312

Average round-trip

£1,346

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

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

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

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

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

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.

Depart from
Kotoka International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8527 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Accra to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Accra to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
17%
31°C22°C
26 Jul
33°C19°C
Monday
20 Jul
32°C19°C
27 Jul
34°C20°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
80%
34°C21°C
28 Jul
36%
36°C22°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
17%
31°C20°C
29 Jul
76%
31°C23°C
Thursday
23 Jul
28°C16°C
30 Jul
36°C23°C
Friday
24 Jul
30°C17°C
31 Jul
36°C22°C
Saturday
25 Jul
32°C20°C
1 Aug
38°C23°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Accra and Washington, D.C. is 8527 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. Accra and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Accra to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Accra and Washington, D.C. takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between Accra and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between Accra and Washington, D.C. is 8527 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Accra and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between Accra and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Accra?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Accra and Kumasi, Lagos, Birmingham, London, Abuja, Monrovia, Tamale, Dubai, Sekondi-Takoradi, Manzini, Cape Town, Freetown, Port Harcourt, Nairobi, Guangzhou, Dakar, Madrid, Abidjan, Atlanta, Johannesburg.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.
What airports are near Accra?
The main airport in Accra is Kotoka International. It is also served by Kotoka International, Kumasi, Lomé–Tokoin International, Takoradi.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
Which airlines fly between Accra and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Accra and Washington, D.C. with Frontier Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Accra and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Accra and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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