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Thu, Mar 5
Charlotte CLTWashington, D.C. BWI
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Wed, Mar 4
Charlotte CLTWashington, D.C. BWI
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Sun, Mar 1
Charlotte CLTWashington, D.C. BWI
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Charlotte CLTWashington, D.C. BWI
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£37

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£198

Cheapest round-trip

£80

Average round-trip

£182

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.

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
Charlotte Douglas International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
360
Flight distance
517 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
United Airlines
322------23
Frontier Airlines
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Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
United Airlines
33223---3
Frontier Airlines
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
United Airlines
3222---23
Frontier Airlines
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
United Airlines
---22232---
Frontier Airlines
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Friday 3 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Southern Airways ExpressFDY9XYes

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

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Admire Washington DC from the observation deck of the old post office

The old post office is a monument of Romanesque architecture. Its facade is simply magnificent. The clock tower is unique: its height is 95 m, and inside, there is a museum with exhibits illustrating the tower’s history. Today, the building houses entertainment centres and several government agencies. The tower’s observation deck lets you enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding area.

A dedicated bus service runs between major attractions in Washington DC

DC Circulator brings together attractions such as the National Mall, Union State, the White House, and others. The fare on this bus is $1. There is also a free limited streetcar route from Union State.

Avoid places in Washington DC like Shaw, Adams Morgan, and the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station

Washington is a fairly safe city to visit, even for solo tourists. However, petty thefts can still be found here, so keep an eye on your belongings. Also, avoid problem areas: Shaw, Adams Morgan, and the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station.

Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. is 517 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Southern Airways Express. Charlotte and Washington, D.C. have 360 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 Charlotte to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. takes around 1.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Charlotte and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. is 517 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Charlotte and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between Charlotte and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Charlotte?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Charlotte and London, New York, Orlando, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Miami, Dallas, Toronto, Chicago, San Juan, Houston, San José, Edinburgh, Cancún, Philadelphia, Bogotá, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, 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 Charlotte?
The main airport in Charlotte is Charlotte Douglas International. It is also served by Raleigh–Durham International, Charlotte Douglas International, Myrtle Beach International, Asheville Regional, Greenville–Spartanburg International, Columbia Metropolitan, Piedmont Triad International, Tri-Cities Regional, Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional, Concord Regional.
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 Charlotte and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southern Airways Express.
When’s the best time to travel between Charlotte and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Charlotte 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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