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Wed, Oct 7
Charleston CHSWashington, D.C. IAD
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Tue, Oct 6
Charleston CHSWashington, D.C. DCA
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Charleston CHSWashington, D.C. DCA
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Charleston CHSWashington, D.C. BWI
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Charleston CHSWashington, D.C. BWI
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Charleston CHSWashington, D.C. BWI
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£98

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£210

Cheapest round-trip

£230

Average round-trip

£281

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
Charleston International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
348
Flight distance
712 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 14.09Tue 15.09Wed 16.09Thu 17.09Fri 18.09Sat 19.09Sun 20.09
United Airlines
4434434
Weekly flights: 26 totalDaily flights: 3.71 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
United Airlines
4434434
Weekly flights: 26 totalDaily flights: 3.71 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
United Airlines
4334434
Weekly flights: 25 totalDaily flights: 3.57 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
United Airlines
4334434
Weekly flights: 25 totalDaily flights: 3.57 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
BREEZE MXNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
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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
269
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
20 Sep
77%
27°C21°C
27 Sep
11%
20°C13°C
Monday
21 Sep
85%
22°C17°C
28 Sep
12%
18°C14°C
Tuesday
22 Sep
90%
18°C14°C
29 Sep
24°C15°C
Wednesday
23 Sep
89%
14°C11°C
30 Sep
11%
23°C14°C
Thursday
24 Sep
15%
19°C13°C
1 Oct
61%
20°C16°C
Friday
25 Sep
22°C14°C
2 Oct
20%
18°C15°C
Saturday
26 Sep
22°C14°C
3 Oct
23°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Charleston and Washington, D.C. is 712 km. The most popular airlines for this route are BREEZE, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, , and JetBlue Airways. Charleston and Washington, D.C. have 348 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 Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Charleston and Washington, D.C. takes around 1.6 hours.

What is the flight distance between Charleston and Washington, D.C.?

The flight distance between Charleston and Washington, D.C. is 712 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Charleston and Washington, D.C.?

Several carriers operate flights between Charleston and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Charleston?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Charleston and London, Manchester, New York, New Orleans, Tampa, Orlando, Hartford, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Providence, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Portland, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Toronto, Indianapolis, Richmond, Bogotá, Boston.

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 Charleston?

The main airport in Charleston is Charleston International. It is also served by Charleston International, Myrtle Beach International, Savannah/Hilton Head International, Columbia Metropolitan, Hilton Head, Augusta Regional, Florence Regional, Brunswick Golden Isles.

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, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional.

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

Currently, you can fly between Charleston and Washington, D.C. with BREEZE, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways.

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

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