Cheap flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C. from £279

Cheap flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C. from £279

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Fri, Mar 13
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. BWI
£279
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Wed, Mar 11
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. BWI
£289
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 9
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. BWI
£291
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2 stops
Thu, Mar 12
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. BWI
£305
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 16
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. DCA
£338
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 18
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. IAD
£339
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Fri, Mar 13 – Sun, Mar 22
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. IAD
£429
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Thu, Mar 12 – Mon, Mar 23
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. IAD
£431
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Mon, Mar 30 – Mon, Apr 13
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. IAD
£465
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Mon, Mar 30 – Tue, Apr 14
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. IAD
£465
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Thu, Apr 2 – Tue, Apr 14
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. IAD
£466
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Fri, Apr 3 – Tue, Apr 14
Budapest BUDWashington, D.C. IAD
£466
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£279

Cheapest round-trip

£429

Average round-trip

£582

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

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.

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.

Depart from
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Wizz AirWZZW6No
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
IcelandairICEFINo

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
February8°C0°C
March12°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
8 Feb
-3°C-15°C
15 Feb
82%
9°C2°C
Monday
9 Feb
1°C-11°C
16 Feb
12°C4°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
9°C-4°C
17 Feb
9°C0°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
5°C0°C
18 Feb
86%
20°C9°C
Thursday
12 Feb
2°C-3°C
19 Feb
21°C11°C
Friday
13 Feb
3°C-5°C
20 Feb
12°C1°C
Saturday
14 Feb
7°C-3°C
21 Feb
5°C3°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 Ryanair, JetBlue Airways, Wizz Air, TAP Portugal, and Icelandair. Budapest 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 Budapest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Budapest and London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Istanbul, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Eindhoven, Madrid, Bucharest, Dubai, Brussels, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, Warsaw, Athens.
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 Budapest?
The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Oradea International, Debrecen International, Osijek.
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, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional.
Which airlines fly between Budapest and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Budapest and Washington, D.C. with Ryanair, JetBlue Airways, Wizz Air, TAP Portugal, Icelandair.
When’s the best time to travel between Budapest and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Budapest 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 Budapest and Washington, D.C.?
Traveling between Budapest 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 Budapest?
There are a number of airports in and around Budapest. The main one is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International and other nearby airports include Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Oradea International, Debrecen International, Osijek
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, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional.
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