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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 Austin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 19 total | Daily flights: 2.71 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 18 total | Daily flights: 2.57 average | Most flights: Wednesday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 20 total | Daily flights: 2.86 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 18 total | Daily flights: 2.57 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Austin 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 |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
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
Do you like secrets and riddles? Then you should visit the International Spy Museum in Washington
All the secrets of espionage are revealed in the world's only International Espionage Museum in Washington. You can pretend to be a spy and even take a master class in espionage training. Although this museum is one of the youngest in Washington, it has already gained great popularity among visitors. The museum is located near the National Mall.
All city transport in Washington DC is connected to one network
Metro and city transport are united here in the WMATA system. Payments for all trips around the city are made by one card – Smart Trip. You can replenish your card at any metro station. The Smart Trip card costs $10 (€8.50), of which $8 is fare money. One trip will cost you $2.25 - $6 – it depends on how many stations you have passed, and the money is withdrawn from the card when you leave the metro. Sometimes you may pay a couple of cents more during rush hour.
Taste local food at the Washington DC farmers markets over the weekend
On weekends, go to the local markets to sample food from local producers. Union Market sells organic food from local farmers, and Eastern Market also has trendy cafes and restaurants.
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