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San Salvador SALWashington, D.C. BWI
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San Salvador SALWashington, D.C. BWI
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£274

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£617

Cheapest round-trip

£566

Average round-trip

£602

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3059 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Avianca
3323333
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
Avianca
2334344
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
Avianca
4334444
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
Avianca
4444444
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
United AirlinesUALUANo

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
18 Oct
16°C6°C
25 Oct
18°C8°C
Monday
19 Oct
18°C7°C
26 Oct
13%
20°C10°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
20°C9°C
27 Oct
17°C7°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
19°C9°C
28 Oct
19°C9°C
Thursday
22 Oct
19°C8°C
29 Oct
22°C11°C
Friday
23 Oct
19°C9°C
30 Oct
36%
26°C14°C
Saturday
24 Oct
17°C9°C
31 Oct
36%
22°C15°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Learn about the history of journalism at the Newseum in Washington DC

This museum has 14 galleries, 15 cinemas, and two radio studios. The purpose of the museum is to acquaint visitors with the history and development of the media. You can try your hand at being a presenter or a reporter. The museum also houses an obelisk commemorating the 1,800 journalists who died for free speech.

If you are travelling by bus in Washington, pay the exact amount or use a Smart Trip card

There is a widespread bus network in Washington, but drivers do not give change. Therefore, you either have to pay the exact amount ($2) or use your Smart Trip card, which you can buy and replenish at any metro station.

You can visit most of the Washington museums for free

If you are in Washington for a few days and want to see the main attractions, you don't have to spend a dime on it. Almost all museums and monuments in Washington DC are free.

Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between San Salvador and Washington, D.C. is 3059 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines. San Salvador and Washington, D.C. have 400 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 San Salvador to Washington, D.C.?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Salvador and Washington, D.C. takes around 4.3 hours.

What is the flight distance between San Salvador and Washington, D.C.?

The flight distance between San Salvador and Washington, D.C. is 3059 km.

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

Several carriers operate flights between San Salvador and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.

What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Managua, Roatan, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Houston, London, Coxen Hole, Vancouver, Montreal, Lima, Miami, New York, Toronto, Calgary, San José, Panama, Edmonton, Guatemala City, Bogotá, Medellín.

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, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago.

What airports are near San Salvador?

The main airport in San Salvador is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International. It is also served by La Aurora International, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero 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, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

Which airlines fly between San Salvador and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between San Salvador and Washington, D.C. with Avianca, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, United Airlines.

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

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

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