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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 San Diego to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 05.10 | Tue 06.10 | Wed 07.10 | Thu 08.10 | Fri 09.10 | Sat 10.10 | Sun 11.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 44 total | Daily flights: 6.29 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 34 total | Daily flights: 4.86 average | Most flights: Sunday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 26.10 | Tue 27.10 | Wed 28.10 | Thu 29.10 | Fri 30.10 | Sat 31.10 | Sun 01.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 44 total | Daily flights: 6.29 average | Most flights: Thursday 5 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | 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
If you are a fan of American detectives, go to the Edgar Hoover Building in Washington
On Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, there is the building of Edgar Hoover, director and creator of the FBI. The brutal architectural style of the building sets it apart from a number of neighbouring buildings. Today the Bureau employs about 30 thousand people.
Water taxis are a great way to see different areas of Washington DC
For many tourists, a water taxi is not just a means of transport, but a whole entertainment that remains in the memory. Water taxi Potomac Riverboat Co. links Georgetown, the Wharf, and Old Town Alexandria. The cost of one trip is about $15 (€13).
Food in Washington DC can be quite inexpensive
While there is a lot of money-spinning in Washington, a budget traveller can find inexpensive dining options here. For example, bowls cost about $5 (€4.20), smoked sausages (a signature dish in Washington) cost $6 (€5). Chinese food costs $11-15 (€9.50-13), and a huge pizza is $10-12 (€8.50-10.30). A combo meal in McDonald’s will cost you $8 (€7).
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