Cheap flights from Anchorage to Washington, D.C. from £263

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Sat, Sep 19
Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. BWI
£263
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Wed, Sep 16
Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. BWI
£275
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1 stop
Thu, Sep 17
Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. IAD
£296
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1 stop
Sat, Sep 19
Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. BWI
£323
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1 stop
Sat, Sep 19
Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. DCA
£371
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Sat, Sep 19
Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. IAD
£371
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Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. IAD
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Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. IAD
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Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. IAD
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Anchorage ANCWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£263

Cheapest round-trip

£510

Average round-trip

£590

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

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
Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
268
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
United Airlines
---------------11
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
United Airlines
11111---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 14.09Tue 15.09Wed 16.09Thu 17.09Fri 18.09Sat 19.09Sun 20.09
United Airlines
111------------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
WestJetWJAWSNo

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
268
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
30 Aug
33°C20°C
6 Sep
88%
26°C21°C
Monday
31 Aug
17%
31°C23°C
7 Sep
29°C21°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
20%
36°C24°C
8 Sep
29°C18°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
57%
39°C26°C
9 Sep
13%
32°C21°C
Thursday
3 Sep
63%
37°C23°C
10 Sep
68%
26°C21°C
Friday
4 Sep
43%
34°C24°C
11 Sep
23°C15°C
Saturday
5 Sep
79%
28°C21°C
12 Sep
22°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and WestJet. Anchorage and Washington, D.C. have 268 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Anchorage?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Anchorage and London, Frankfurt, Seattle, Phoenix, Medellín, Rome, Melbourne, Houston, Tokyo, Montevideo, Sydney, Istanbul, Kahului, Venice, Denver, Kolkata, Santo Domingo, Pittsburgh, Vienna, Knoxville.

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.

Which airports are there in Anchorage?

Anchorage is mainly served by Ted Stevens Anchorage International. But there are other airports nearby, including Merrill Field, Elmendorf Air Force Base.

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, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

Which airlines fly between Anchorage and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Anchorage and Washington, D.C. with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet.

When’s the best time to travel between Anchorage and Washington, D.C.?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Anchorage 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.

What flights operate between Anchorage and Washington, D.C.?

Traveling between Anchorage and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?

There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Anchorage and Washington, D.C. depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Anchorage, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Anchorage and Washington, D.C. arrive?

What time do flights between Anchorage and Washington, D.C. depart?

What time do flights between Anchorage and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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