Gulf Shores

$69+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Gulf Shores, AL

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WAS — PNS
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$69
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Gulf Shores
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Gulf Shores
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:43 pmBWI - PNS
1 stop4h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/256:00 amPNS - BWI
1 stop4h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:41 pmBWI - PNS
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/166:00 amPNS - BWI
1 stop13h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/255:40 amBWI - PNS
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Wed 5/2811:30 amPNS - BWI
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/21$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:00 pmDCA - PNS
1 stop27h 28mFrontier
Sun 5/184:30 pmPNS - DCA
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:15 amBWI - PNS
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/92:08 pmPNS - BWI
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:30 amBWI - PNS
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 7/84:05 pmPNS - BWI
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:10 amDCA - PNS
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Sun 5/252:15 pmPNS - DCA
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:19 amDCA - PNS
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Sat 7/127:00 amPNS - DCA
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/22$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/13:31 pmIAD - PNS
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sat 7/57:00 amPNS - IAD
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/23$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/37:16 pmBWI - PNS
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1212:52 pmPNS - BWI
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:45 pmDCA - PNS
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/126:05 amPNS - DCA
Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$335
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/811:52 amIAD - PNS
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/136:00 amPNS - IAD
2 stops31h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$342

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Gulf Shores

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimorePensacola

BWI - PNS

BWIPNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

6:43 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Pensacola

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

$175

BaltimorePensacola

BWI - PNS

BWIPNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/8

7:41 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops27h 39m

Pensacola

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-8:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$250

BaltimorePensacola

BWI - PNS

BWIPNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/25

5:40 am-8:30 am

1 stop3h 50m

Pensacola

Wed 5/28

11:30 am-5:13 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$271

Washington, D.C.Pensacola

DCA - PNS

DCAPNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

1:00 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop27h 28m

Pensacola

Sun 5/18

4:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop28h 29m

$271

BaltimorePensacola

BWI - PNS

BWIPNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/1

6:15 am-1:06 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Pensacola

Wed 7/9

2:08 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$284

BaltimorePensacola

BWI - PNS

BWIPNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/1

6:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

Pensacola

Tue 7/8

4:05 pm-12:30 am

2 stops7h 25m

$289

Washington, D.C.Pensacola

DCA - PNS

DCAPNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

6:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Pensacola

Sun 5/25

2:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$307

Washington, D.C.Pensacola

DCA - PNS

DCAPNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/1

10:19 am-3:02 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Pensacola

Sat 7/12

7:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop3h 47m

$313

Washington, D.C.Pensacola

IAD - PNS

IADPNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/1

3:31 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Pensacola

Sat 7/5

7:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$313

BaltimorePensacola

BWI - PNS

BWIPNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/3

7:16 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Pensacola

Sat 7/12

12:52 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$315

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores (average of $306). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 WAS to GU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to GU9 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Gulf Shores by month

Plan your trip to Gulf Shores by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gulf Shores ranges from 4.2 - 7.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Gulf Shores when rainfall is around 4.2 in.

Temperature in Gulf Shores by month

Plan your trip to Gulf Shores by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gulf Shores, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gulf Shores

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gulf Shores. 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 Gulf Shores. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $69. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores 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 Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores (average of $306). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Gulf Shores. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$309Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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