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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 Chicago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 17 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 94 total | Daily flights: 13.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 17 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 9 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 73 total | Daily flights: 10.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 18 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 8 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 63 total | Daily flights: 9 average | Most flights: Tuesday 18 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 7 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 69 total | Daily flights: 9.86 average | Most flights: Tuesday 18 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Volaris | VOI | Y4 | 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
Take a peek at the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington DC
The building is striking in its monumentality and serves as a symbol of American justice. A well-thought-out infrastructure can be observed inside the building: cafes, showrooms, shops, an underground garage, and even a basketball court for employees. The halls are decorated with many sculptures.
Washington DC is a great place to ride a bike or scooter
Washington is safe enough for cycling. The most common bike rental service is Capital Bikeshare, with rental stations scattered throughout the city. 30 minutes cost $2 (€1.70), and a 24-hour pass is $8 (€6.80). You can also rent a Bird, Lime, or Lyft scooter – in this case, you pay $1 to unlock the scooter and then $0.15-0.40 per minute.
Tour local distilleries in Washington
For local spirits, sign up for a tasting at one of the distilleries in Washington. For example, you can visit One Eight, Green Hat, Republic Restoratives, or the Other Half.
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