Cheap flights from Lancaster to Washington, D.C. from £128

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Mon, Sep 7
Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. IAD
£128
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Fri, Sep 11
Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. BWI
£140
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Fri, Sep 11
Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. IAD
£140
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Mon, Sep 7
Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. BWI
£150
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Mon, Sep 7
Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. DCA
£172
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Fri, Sep 11
Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. DCA
£178
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£259
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Fri, Sep 11 – Mon, Sep 14
Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. BWI
£296
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Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. IAD
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Lancaster LNSWashington, D.C. BWI
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£128

Cheapest round-trip

£240

Average round-trip

£460

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

United Airlines

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
Lancaster
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
107
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
BREEZE MXNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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
268
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
16 Aug
90%
26°C22°C
23 Aug
30°C22°C
Monday
17 Aug
81%
31°C23°C
24 Aug
30°C20°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
30°C20°C
25 Aug
32°C20°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
34°C19°C
26 Aug
66%
32°C21°C
Thursday
20 Aug
33°C23°C
27 Aug
64%
27°C21°C
Friday
21 Aug
58%
29°C23°C
28 Aug
27°C18°C
Saturday
22 Aug
80%
35°C22°C
29 Aug
29°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, BREEZE, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Lancaster and Washington, D.C. have 107 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Lancaster?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lancaster and Berlin, Amsterdam, Tulsa, Des Moines, Dubai, Brussels, Salt Lake City, Cancún, Florianópolis, Belgrade, New Orleans, Chicago, Auckland, Cleveland, Charlotte, Dublin, Guayaquil, Punta Cana, São Paulo, San Francisco.

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 Lancaster?

The main airport in Lancaster is Lancaster. It is also served by Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, Philadelphia International, Baltimore–Washington International, LaGuardia, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Trenton–Mercer.

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, Altoona–Blair County.

Which airlines fly between Lancaster and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Lancaster and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, BREEZE, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Lancaster and Washington, D.C.?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lancaster 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.

What flights operate between Lancaster and Washington, D.C.?

Traveling between Lancaster and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Lancaster?

There are a number of airports in and around Lancaster. The main one is Lancaster and other nearby airports include Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, Philadelphia International, Baltimore–Washington International, LaGuardia, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Trenton–Mercer

How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?

There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.

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