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Tue, Aug 4
Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. IAD
£40
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Wed, Aug 5
Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. IAD
£41
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Thu, Aug 6
Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. IAD
£47
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Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. BWI
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Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. BWI
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Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. BWI
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Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Aug 8
Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. IAD
£79
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Wed, Aug 5 – Sat, Aug 8
Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. IAD
£81
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Thu, Aug 6 – Mon, Aug 10
Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. IAD
£85
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Thu, Aug 6 – Sat, Aug 8
Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. IAD
£87
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Fort Lauderdale FLLWashington, D.C. BWI
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£40

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£97

Cheapest round-trip

£79

Average round-trip

£139

Nonstop flights in July

£58 – £281

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
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
301
Flight distance
1454 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
JetBlue Airways
---------------33
Frontier Airlines
------------121
United Airlines
------------122
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
JetBlue Airways
---476745
Frontier Airlines
1222222
United Airlines
2211211
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 56 totalDaily flights: 8 averageMost flights: Wednesday 7 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
JetBlue Airways
3577751
Frontier Airlines
2222222
United Airlines
221---21---
American Airlines
---1---------------
Weekly flights: 58 totalDaily flights: 8.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 7 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
JetBlue Airways
4776431
Frontier Airlines
2222221
United Airlines
111------------
American Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 48 totalDaily flights: 6.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 7 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo

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
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
17%
31°C22°C
26 Jul
33°C19°C
Monday
20 Jul
32°C19°C
27 Jul
34°C20°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
80%
34°C21°C
28 Jul
36%
36°C22°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
17%
31°C20°C
29 Jul
76%
31°C23°C
Thursday
23 Jul
28°C16°C
30 Jul
36°C23°C
Friday
24 Jul
30°C17°C
31 Jul
36°C22°C
Saturday
25 Jul
32°C20°C
1 Aug
38°C23°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Wander through the offices of the Pentagon in Washington

The Pentagon, the world's largest office building, is ten minutes drive from downtown Washington. The Pentagon is called so because the building is built in the shape of a pentagon. The US Department of Defense occupies five floors of the building.

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 Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. is 1454 km. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines. Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. have 301 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 Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C.?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. takes around 2.6 hours.

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

The flight distance between Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. is 1454 km.

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

Several carriers operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways.

What are the most popular routes to and from Fort Lauderdale?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fort Lauderdale and Toronto, London, New York, Atlanta, Calgary, Philadelphia, Medellín, Bogotá, Tampa, Cap-Haïtien, Vancouver, Orlando, Nassau, Cali, Nashville, San Juan, Chicago, Boston, Winnipeg, Montreal.

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.

Which airports are there in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale is mainly served by Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International. But there are other airports nearby, including Fort Lauderdale Executive.

What airports are near Fort Lauderdale?

The main airport in Fort Lauderdale is Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International. It is also served by Miami International, Southwest Florida International, Punta Gorda, Palm Beach International, Vero Beach Regional, Orlando Melbourne International.

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

Which airlines fly between Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. with JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Porter Airlines.

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