What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. is currently February ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

Baltimore/Washington Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost $226, while return flights cost around $235.

How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $377, however they can be found for as little as $305.

Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 35 minutes).

Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport).

IAD is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A IAD flight refers to a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

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Fri 7/609:30SYD - DCA

2 stops26h 41mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/613:30DCA - SYD

2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/5$1,875

Fri 7/609:30SYD - DCA

2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines

Thu 13/615:00DCA - SYD

2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/5$1,950

Mon 17/608:15SYD - DCA

2 stops28h 49mJapan Airlines

Sat 22/606:59DCA - SYD

2 stops33h 11mJapan Airlines

Deal found 16/5$2,052

Wed 22/520:55SYD - IAD

1 stop27h 40mANA

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1 stop31h 10mANA

Deal found 15/5$2,060

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1 stop31h 10mANA

Deal found 15/5$2,073

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2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5$2,075

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1 stop47h 10mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop24h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/5$2,107

Thu 30/508:15SYD - DCA

2 stops46h 13mJapan Airlines

Tue 4/607:40DCA - SYD

2 stops32h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 15/5$2,289

Tue 21/519:40SYD - IAD

2 stops39h 22mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/519:20IAD - SYD

2 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5$2,305

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Fri 9/808:45SYD - BWI

2 stops36h 08mAir New Zealand

Mon 12/807:05BWI - SYD

2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/5$1,757

Mon 26/808:45SYD - IAD

2 stops30h 12mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/918:12IAD - SYD

2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5$1,872

Fri 7/609:30SYD - DCA

2 stops26h 41mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/613:30DCA - SYD

2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/5$1,875

Thu 8/811:50SYD - IAD

2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 12/807:01IAD - SYD

2 stops35h 44mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/5$1,895

Fri 7/609:30SYD - DCA

2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines

Thu 13/615:00DCA - SYD

2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/5$1,950

Thu 8/811:50SYD - DCA

2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/817:11DCA - SYD

2 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/5$1,989

Tue 17/911:50SYD - IAD

2 stops33h 39mANA

Sun 20/1012:15IAD - SYD

1 stop41h 00mANA

Deal found 14/5$2,003

Tue 3/907:55SYD - IAD

2 stops45h 18mSingapore Airlines

Thu 12/917:57IAD - SYD

2 stops45h 58mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/5$2,004

Wed 18/911:50SYD - IAD

2 stops33h 39mANA

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1 stop27h 40mANA

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1 stop31h 10mANA

Deal found 15/5$2,060

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1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5$2,075

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Thu 30/519:20IAD - SYD

2 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5$2,305

Tue 21/520:55SYD - IAD

1 stop27h 40mANA

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1 stop41h 00mANA

Deal found 15/5$2,654

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1 stop41h 00mANA

Deal found 15/5$2,661

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Deal found 15/5$2,856

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1 stop41h 00mANA

Deal found 16/5$2,883

Thu 30/509:55SYD - IAD

2 stops28h 59mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/618:15IAD - SYD

2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/5$2,904

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Tue 9/717:35SYD - BWI

1 stop51h 02mMultiple Airlines

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Sydney Kingsford SmithBaltimore/Washington

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

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Fri 9/8

2 stops36h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

2 stops35h 40m

$1,757

Sydney Kingsford SmithWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/6

2 stops26h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/6

2 stops27h 25m

$1,875

Sydney Kingsford SmithWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/8

2 stops24h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/8

2 stops25h 34m

$1,989

Sydney Kingsford SmithWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/6

2 stops28h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 22/6

2 stops33h 11m

$2,052

Sydney Kingsford SmithWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/5

1 stop27h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/5

1 stop31h 10m

$2,060

Sydney Kingsford SmithWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/6

2 stops25h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/6

2 stops26h 52m

$2,338

Sydney Kingsford SmithWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/8

1 stop35h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

2 stops31h 25m

$2,522

Sydney Kingsford SmithWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/5

3 stops26h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/6

3 stops39h 25m

$2,702

Sydney Kingsford SmithBaltimore/Washington

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/6

2 stops26h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/7

2 stops23h 01m

$2,970

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Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,020). Flying to Washington, D.C. in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,615). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,784

February

$1,527

March

$1,590

April

$1,822

May

$2,214

June

$2,194

July

$2,315

August

$2,318

September

$2,377

October

$1,852

November

$1,947

December

$2,417

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

WAS Temperature	2 - 27 °C

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Temperature

2 - 27 °C

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8.7

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Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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8.3

Very Good

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What does IAD mean?
IAD is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A IAD flight refers to a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).
Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?
Baltimore/Washington Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost $226, while return flights cost around $235.
How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?
A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $377, however they can be found for as little as $305.
Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 35 minutes).
Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?
Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport).

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