What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to District of Columbia for a low price.

What are the most popular routes from Chicago to District of Columbia?

The most popular flight routes from Chicago to District of Columbia are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Chicago Midway - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?

While on average a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia is generally $985, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $161 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to District of Columbia on time: Air China (89%), Ethiopian Air (86%), Austrian Airlines (84%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to District of Columbia.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia?

To save up to 34% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 33 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to District of Columbia from $226 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $399 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to District of Columbia from Chicago. Prices for September average $231 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $62. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 13% on your journey compared to booking in June

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to District of Columbia.

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Average price	$256
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Good one-way deal	$143 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

Wed 5/286:00 amORD - DCA

1 stop9h 59mFrontier

Sat 5/311:00 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop11h 52mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$178

Wed 5/286:40 amMDW - IAD

1 stop8h 34mFrontier

Sat 5/314:49 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop6h 28mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$178

Sat 5/310:22 amORD - IAD

1 stop5h 12mFrontier

Tue 5/611:47 amIAD - ORD

1 stop5h 54mFrontier

Deal found 4/21

$178

Fri 5/308:17 pmORD - DCA

Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/319:30 amDCA - ORD

Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$179

Wed 5/283:20 pmMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Sat 5/316:00 amDCA - MDW

Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/22

$179

Wed 5/288:52 amORD - IAD

Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/316:48 amIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$179

Thu 5/88:03 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop15h 04mFrontier

Sat 5/106:00 pmDCA - MDW

1 stop26h 08mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$181

Wed 5/286:00 amORD - DCA

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/316:25 amDCA - ORD

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$189

Tue 7/19:25 amORD - DCA

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Wed 7/27:35 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop5h 24mDelta

Deal found 4/20

$197

Sat 5/244:15 pmMDW - IAD

1 stop6h 20mDelta

Sun 5/256:00 amIAD - MDW

1 stop3h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/21

$197

Tue 7/11:45 pmORD - IAD

1 stop5h 06mDelta

Fri 7/45:29 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop4h 55mDelta

Deal found 4/20

$197

Wed 5/286:25 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop3h 50mDelta

Sat 5/316:00 amDCA - MDW

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$199

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to District of Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Wed 5/286:00 amORD - DCA

1 stop9h 59mFrontier

Sat 5/311:00 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop11h 52mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$178

Fri 5/308:17 pmORD - DCA

Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/319:30 amDCA - ORD

Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$179

Wed 5/283:20 pmMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Sat 5/316:00 amDCA - MDW

Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/22

$179

Wed 5/288:52 amORD - IAD

Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/316:48 amIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$179

Tue 7/16:00 amORD - DCA

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Tue 7/17:35 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop5h 24mDelta

Deal found 4/20

$197

Tue 7/88:40 amORD - DCA

1 stop8h 19mJetBlue

Tue 7/1510:30 amDCA - ORD

1 stop7h 26mJetBlue

Deal found 4/22

$203

Wed 6/114:08 pmORD - IAD

1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1612:40 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop5h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$217

Fri 6/68:36 pmMDW - IAD

2 stops23h 17mAllegiant Air

Sun 6/83:58 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop16h 17mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/22

$244

Fri 8/88:10 pmORD - IAD

1 stop14h 33mSun Country Air

Sun 8/1012:40 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop5h 35mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/22

$346

Wed 5/286:40 amMDW - IAD

1 stop8h 34mFrontier

Sat 5/314:49 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop6h 28mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$178

Wed 5/286:00 amORD - DCA

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/316:25 amDCA - ORD

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$189

Sat 5/248:04 amORD - IAD

1 stop7h 00mFrontier

Wed 5/285:15 amIAD - ORD

1 stop10h 07mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$178

Last-minute flights from Chicago to District of Columbia
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Mon 4/2810:00 amORD - DCA

Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/266:25 amDCA - ORD

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$379

Mon 4/2811:15 amORD - IAD

Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/2610:18 pmIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$379

Mon 4/285:59 pmMDW - IAD

1 stop4h 08mDelta

Mon 5/266:00 amIAD - MDW

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/20

$439

Tue 4/291:23 pmORD - DCA

Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/297:37 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop12h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$318

Tue 4/291:24 pmORD - DCA

1 stop6h 35mJetBlue

Tue 5/610:10 amDCA - ORD

1 stop9h 26mJetBlue

Deal found 4/22

$385

Thu 5/16:00 amORD - IAD

1 stop7h 23mFrontier

Tue 5/611:47 amIAD - ORD

1 stop5h 54mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$188

Thu 5/18:30 amMDW - IAD

1 stop4h 53mFrontier

Mon 5/53:32 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop9h 15mFrontier

Deal found 4/21

$190

Thu 5/19:04 pmORD - IAD

3 stops22h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/412:49 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$419

Fri 5/28:03 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop15h 04mFrontier

Mon 5/57:00 amDCA - MDW

1 stop13h 08mFrontier

Deal found 4/21

$191

Fri 5/25:21 pmORD - DCA

1 stop22h 38mFrontier

Mon 5/51:00 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop11h 41mFrontier

Deal found 4/21

$221

Fri 5/23:15 pmMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Mon 5/59:20 pmDCA - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/21

$449

Fri 5/24:45 pmORD - IAD

1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/95:26 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$469

One-way flights from Chicago to District of Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to District of Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Thu 5/88:30 amMDW - IAD

1 stop4h 53mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$88

Sat 5/316:00 amORD - DCA

1 stop9h 59mFrontier

Deal found 4/21

$89

Sat 5/248:04 amORD - IAD

1 stop7h 00mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$89

Wed 5/287:00 amORD - DCA

Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$90

Fri 5/307:20 amMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/21

$90

Thu 5/88:03 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop19h 56mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$97

Sat 5/247:05 amORD - DCA

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$99

Sat 5/241:08 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop4h 51mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$99

Tue 7/11:45 pmORD - IAD

1 stop5h 06mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$99

Wed 5/214:03 pmORD - DCA

1 stop5h 55mJetBlue

Deal found 4/21

$112

Tue 6/106:16 amORD - DCA

Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$113

Tue 5/208:50 amORD - IAD

Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$113

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ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

1:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$178

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/28

6:40 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

4:49 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$178

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

10:22 am-4:34 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

11:47 am-4:41 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$178

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

8:17 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

9:30 am-10:43 am

Nonstop2h 13m

$179

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/28

3:20 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$179

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

5:53 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

10:18 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$179

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/8

8:03 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop15h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

6:00 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop26h 08m

$181

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

6:25 am-7:39 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$189

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

9:25 am-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/2

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

4:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

$197

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Chicago to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to DC?

When flying from Chicago to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to District of Columbia

The most flights from CHI to USDC are scheduled on a Wednesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,286 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,683 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,923 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to District of Columbia for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Chicago to District of Columbia?
The most popular flight routes from Chicago to District of Columbia are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Chicago Midway - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to District of Columbia?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to District of Columbia on time: Air China (89%), Ethiopian Air (86%), Austrian Airlines (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?
While on average a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia is generally $985, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $161 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to District of Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Chicago to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to District of Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$54	Average$165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$101	Average$174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$109	Average$291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$140	Average$290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$166	Average$273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$173	Average$298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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