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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 Detroit to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 06.04 | Tue 07.04 | Wed 08.04 | Thu 09.04 | Fri 10.04 | Sat 11.04 | Sun 12.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 20 total | Daily flights: 2.86 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 20 total | Daily flights: 2.86 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 19 total | Daily flights: 2.71 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| BREEZE | MX | 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 | 7°C | 0°C |
| March | 13°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
Chinatown is one of the most picturesque places in multinational Washington
Walking around Washington DC, you can get acquainted with the many cultural traditions of the peoples of the world. But the most attractive and vibrant neighbourhood is Chinatown. It houses many of the best restaurants, shops, and themed establishments. Head here for the most delicious Chinese food.
Taxis in Washington are very expensive – you better use Uber
Uber, Lyft, and Via are the cheapest ways to get around Washington by car. Regular taxis start at $3.60 (€3) for mounting and $3.30 per mile (1.6 kilometres).
Washington DC is a street food paradise
At lunchtime, all office workers go out on the streets in search of lunch. That is why food trucks are so popular in Washington – they can be found in almost all central parks. Typically, they sell hot dogs, Chinese food, or fries.
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