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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.
From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
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 |
From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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 |
From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
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 Seattle to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2 | 1 | --- | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 38 total | Daily flights: 5.43 average | Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 48 total | Daily flights: 6.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 45 total | Daily flights: 6.43 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 39 total | Daily flights: 5.57 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HAL | HA | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | 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 | 8°C | 0°C |
| March | 12°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
Step into Georgetown, Washington's most respectable neighbourhood
The Georgetown area was created in the middle of the 18th century and is considered the oldest place in the city. It is a prestigious and expensive area. The streets of Georgetown are full of expensive shops and old mansions. Many young people can be found on the streets, as the university with the same name is located here.
If you want to save money, rent accommodation in cities nearby, not in Washington DC
If you are travelling to Washington, one of the budget accommodation options is to live in the nearby town of Arlington and get to downtown Washington in 15-20 minutes by metro. Housing prices there are almost twice as low as in Washington.
It is customary in Washington to drink iced black tea without sugar
There are not many good coffee shops in Washington DC because the locals prefer tea as a tribute to the English past. However, tea is often drunk here cold, with ice, lemon, or milk, and without sugar.
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