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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.
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.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 6 | 6 | --- | --- | 4 | --- | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 22 total | Daily flights: 3.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.07 | Tue 28.07 | Wed 29.07 | Thu 30.07 | Fri 31.07 | Sat 01.08 | Sun 02.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 7 | 7 | --- | --- | 4 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 25 total | Daily flights: 3.57 average | Most flights: Tuesday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 03.08 | Tue 04.08 | Wed 05.08 | Thu 06.08 | Fri 07.08 | Sat 08.08 | Sun 09.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 56 total | Daily flights: 8 average | Most flights: Tuesday 11 flights |
| Airline | Mon 10.08 | Tue 11.08 | Wed 12.08 | Thu 13.08 | Fri 14.08 | Sat 15.08 | Sun 16.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 97 total | Daily flights: 13.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 14 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | 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
Visit Ford's Theater – the place where Abraham Lincoln was killed in Washington
The Ford Theater now houses a museum dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, who was killed here in 1865. On the first floor of the building, there is an extensive exhibition. You will see the president's personal belongings and the murder weapon there. The seat that the president occupied on that infamous evening is always vacant.
Relax at Kenilworth Park and Washington Water Park
In Kenilworth Park, there are ponds and a tidal swamp with rare water lilies and lotuses. The park is home to 9 species of mammals, eight species of reptiles, 257 species of birds, and about 650 species of insects. Enjoy even more at the annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival in July.
Bring your ID with you if you are going to a club in Washington or want to buy alcohol
You can drink alcohol in Washington only if you are older than 21. To enter a nightclub, you also need to be at least 21 years old. So, don't forget to take your passport or other ID before you go out to party. Marijuana is legal in Washington only for state residents.
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