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WAS — WAS
Mar 24 — Mar 311
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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

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June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R18 106

Return from

R16 088

One-way from

R8 449
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C.
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Washington, D.C.

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

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Washington, D.C. is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. (average of R731). Flying to Washington, D.C. in July will prove the most costly (average of R984). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 107

February

R15 296

March

R15 183

April

R16 710

May

R16 314

June

R16 880

July

R18 559

August

R18 427

September

R15 220

October

R13 787

November

R15 522

December

R16 823

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

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WAS

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
11 551 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,8
Good
2 183 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,8
Good
1 720 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Washington D.C. was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. The country’s capital is home to the President of the United States, the Senate, the House of Representatives and hundreds of memorials paying homage to the country’s vibrant, and often turbulent, past. It also has some of the nation’s most important historic monuments.

There’s more than politics to this city, however. Its museums and art galleries are famed around the world. Entertainment gurus will awe at the sight of Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Fonzie’s leather jacket at the Smithsonian American History Museum. Take a walk through the Hall of the First Lady’s and admire the inaugural gowns of Lady Bird Johnson, Jackie Kennedy and more. The National Mall – a green park stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial – is a common ground for protests and demonstrations. Other attractions include the National Zoo and the International Spy Museum.

You will discover some great seafood restaurants, steak houses, sushi bars, Italian restaurants and nearly any cuisine you crave. Some of the world’s best chefs have restaurants in the D.C. area. If you like sports, the Washington Nationals baseball team and the Washington Redskins football team are the two prominent professional franchises in the city. There are numerous discos and nightclubs in the Georgetown area. There are also intimate comedy clubs featuring some terrific political comedians. Check out the National Museum of Health if you have time. It’s a museum you won’t soon forget.

Getting around Washington

Washington is an easy city to get around: the centre is the area around the National Mall. This area is easily accessible on foot, with most museums and monuments within easy walking distance. The streets in Washington are laid out in a grid, with numbered streets going in one direction and alphabetised streets going the other. The city is divided into four quadrants, with the Capitol building in the centre. Most of the major sights are within walking distance, but you can easily take the Metrobus or Metrorail if you get tired of walking. Bicycling is also very popular in the city; both locals and tourists cycle. Washington can get very hot in the summer months, so light clothes and plenty of water are recommended.

  • When is the best time to fly to Washington?

    The busiest seasons for tourist activities are between March and August, in particular during the time when the cherry blossoms bloom and when schools are out for spring break and then summer holiday. In addition, when Congress is in session and from mid-January through June, hotels and restaurants are full of lobbyists, and the streets are often full of demonstrations. Spring and autumn have the most pleasant weather. Summers in Washington are hot, sometimes exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, and very humid. The quietest times are late August into early September and the period between Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November) and mid-January. This is also when Washington, DC is the coldest but it’s likely you’ll find cheap hotels and airfare deals to Washington, DC and discounted hotel rates if you travel during this time.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Washington?

    Security concerns mean that many Washington, D.C. attractions won’t let visitors bring their bags or cameras in with them. Storage is sometimes available, but don’t count on it; it’s best not to carry too much that won’t fit into a pocket while visiting.

  • What does IAD mean?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is IAD. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. 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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