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Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 78 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from New York City, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Toronto. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.

Recent deals to Washington, D.C.

Atlanta — Washington, D.C.

14:46—16:34

15 Aug 2026

1 h 48 m

Direct flight

Orlando — Washington, D.C.

08:01—10:16

29 Jul 2026

2 h 15 m

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Fort Lauderdale — Washington, D.C.

17:06—19:44

18 Aug 2026

2 h 38 m

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Tampa — Atlanta

14:25—16:16

24 Aug 2026

1 h 51 m

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Columbus — Atlanta

18:10—19:53

18 Aug 2026

1 h 43 m

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Cincinnati — Atlanta

12:26—14:06

18 Aug 2026

1 h 40 m

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Indianapolis — Atlanta

18:11—19:53

19 Aug 2026

1 h 42 m

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Jacksonville — Atlanta

19:05—20:39

18 Aug 2026

1 h 34 m

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Philadelphia — Atlanta

08:30—11:00

18 Aug 2026

2 h 30 m

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Pittsburgh — New York City

08:35—10:05

22 Aug 2026

1 h 30 m

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Dallas — Atlanta

10:00—13:27

19 Aug 2026

2 h 27 m

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St. Louis — Atlanta

16:57—19:56

17 Aug 2026

1 h 59 m

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Popular departure cities to Washington, D.C.

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Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale

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North Charleston

North Charleston

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Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main

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Flight insights to Washington, D.C.

Data-driven trends for direct flights to Washington, D.C. — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to Washington, D.C. come from New York City, Boston and Chicago. New York City leads with around 805 flights a week.

New York City805 flights/week
Boston570 flights/week
Chicago528 flights/week
Atlanta497 flights/week
Toronto408 flights/week

Top departure countries

Most direct flights to Washington, D.C. depart from United States, Canada and United Kingdom. United States alone accounts for about 86% of all direct routes.

United Statesavg $99
Canadaavg $161
United Kingdomavg $376
El Salvadoravg $142
Irelandavg $309

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to Washington, D.C. range from Atlanta at $39 to Toronto at $127 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

New York Cityfrom $96
Bostonfrom $59
Chicagofrom $89
Atlantafrom $39
Torontofrom $127

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to Washington, D.C. from right now are Orlando from $35, Atlanta from $39 and Miami from $51.

Orlandofrom $35
Atlantafrom $39
Miamifrom $51
Bostonfrom $59
Fort Lauderdalefrom $60

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to Washington, D.C. is from Frankfurt am Main at about 8h 54m, followed by Paris (8h 25m) and London (8h 5m).

Frankfurt am Main8h 54m
Paris8h 25m
London8h 5m
Dublin7h 30m
Reykjavik6h 18m

Frequently asked questions

Which cities have flights to Washington, D.C.?: There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Washington, D.C., from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
Where do most flights to Washington, D.C. depart from?: Most travelers fly to Washington, D.C. from New York City, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Toronto. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
How many airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?: 78 airlines operate flights to Washington, D.C., ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
When is the best time to book flights to Washington, D.C.?: For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
How to find cheap flights to Washington, D.C.?: Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.

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