Cheap flights from Basel to Washington, D.C. from £349

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Wed, Sep 9
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. IAD
£349
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Tue, Sep 8
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. IAD
£363
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3 stops
Wed, Sep 9
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. IAD
£367
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3 stops
Wed, Sep 9
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. DCA
£369
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2 stops
Fri, Sep 11
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. DCA
£416
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2 stops
Thu, Sep 10
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. DCA
£428
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Sat, Sep 12 – Thu, Sep 17
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. IAD
£622
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Fri, Sep 11 – Wed, Sep 16
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. DCA
£665
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Wed, Sep 9 – Mon, Sep 14
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. IAD
£669
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Tue, Sep 8 – Mon, Sep 14
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. IAD
£672
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Fri, Sep 11 – Mon, Sep 14
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. DCA
£717
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Thu, Sep 10 – Tue, Sep 15
Basel BSLWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£349

Cheapest round-trip

£622

Average round-trip

£997

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

easyJet

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
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Air TransatTSCTSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
RyanairRYRFRNo

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
Travelers usually depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, or Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR when they travel from Basel to Washington, D.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 easyJet, Air Transat, Air Canada, JetBlue Airways, and Ryanair. Basel 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

What are the most popular routes to and from Basel?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basel and London, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Budapest, Manchester, Bucharest, Pristina, Birmingham, Glasgow, Barcelona, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Sofia, Bristol, Belfast, Iași, Madrid, Skopje, Lisbon.

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 Basel?

Basel is mainly served by EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. But there are other airports nearby, including Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR.

What airports are near Basel?

The main airport in Basel is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. It is also served by Zürich Airport, Stuttgart, Geneva, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken, Metz–Nancy–Lorraine, Bern.

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, Altoona–Blair County.

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

Currently, you can fly between Basel and Washington, D.C. with easyJet, Air Transat, Air Canada, JetBlue Airways, Ryanair.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Basel 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 Basel and Washington, D.C.?

Traveling between Basel 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 Basel?

There are a number of airports in and around Basel. The main one is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and other nearby airports include Zürich Airport, Stuttgart, Geneva, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken, Metz–Nancy–Lorraine, Bern

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