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$70+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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CHI — DCA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in August or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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$138
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/67:15 amMDW - DCA
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Mon 12/91:01 pmDCA - MDW
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$138
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/97:25 amORD - DCA
1 stop27h 36mFrontier
Wed 12/111:01 pmDCA - ORD
1 stop25h 59mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$144
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/108:51 amORD - DCA
1 stop7h 52mJetBlue
Tue 12/179:45 amDCA - ORD
1 stop7h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/108:05 amORD - DCA
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1012:34 pmDCA - ORD
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/186:30 amORD - DCA
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/255:00 pmDCA - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/183:25 pmMDW - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Wed 1/82:55 pmDCA - MDW
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/113:35 pmORD - DCA
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Sat 12/147:35 pmDCA - ORD
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/19$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/1812:44 pmMDW - DCA
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Wed 12/256:00 amDCA - MDW
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/19$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/181:45 pmORD - DCA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Wed 1/86:05 amDCA - ORD
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$241

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ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

7:25 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/9

6:00 pm-12:32 am

1 stop7h 32m

$138

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/14

8:15 am-9:56 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/19

6:00 pm-12:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$138

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

8:42 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/9

1:00 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$182

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/10

8:05 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/10

12:34 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$196

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

6:30 am-9:23 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/25

5:00 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

3:25 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/8

2:55 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$198

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

11:05 am-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/14

9:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$216

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

12:44 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/7

9:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$216

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

1:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/8

6:05 am-4:45 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$241

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

5:11 pm-12:01 pm

3 stops41h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/15

1:01 pm-10:12 pm

3 stops34h 11m

$254

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Reagan-National in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Reagan-National

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Reagan-National

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Reagan-National including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should look to book at least 26 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 Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $274). Flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Reagan-National. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Frontier, American Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($138), JetBlue ($182), and American Airlines ($196) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. JetBlue flights start at $91 while deals on United Airlines start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Republic Airways (95%), Air New Zealand (87%) and United Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? While on average our users pay $429, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $57. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $150.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $274). Flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Reagan-National

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Reagan-National. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$144Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$158Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$172Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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