Reagan-National

$89+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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ORD — DCA
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in August or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Reagan-National (DCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flight deals.
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 4/126:45 amORD - DCA
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Tue 4/151:03 pmDCA - ORD
1 stop12h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 4/196:04 amORD - DCA
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/209:30 amDCA - ORD
Nonstop2h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/283:00 pmORD - DCA
Nonstop2h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/307:25 amDCA - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 5/101:30 pmORD - DCA
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Sun 5/116:05 amDCA - ORD
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/10$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/284:00 pmORD - DCA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Fri 5/306:05 amDCA - ORD
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$199
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/21:13 pmORD - DCA
1 stop8h 46mJetBlue
Tue 5/610:10 amDCA - ORD
1 stop9h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 4/10$203

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

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Return

Price

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

3:00 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/30

7:25 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$191

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

8:17 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$193

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

1:30 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/11

6:05 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 42m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

4:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/30

6:05 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$199

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

1:13 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

10:10 am-6:36 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$203

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

7:00 am-9:57 pm

1 stop13h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/29

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$242

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

6:40 am-4:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$89

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/4

7:30 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$91

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

9:39 am-6:22 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$99

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$112

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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.

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport trip
Airlines
British Airways

BA's Executive Club offers good value; redeem Avios for upgrades, especially from premium economy.


BA charges for seat selection; free for oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members.

United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless you're a MileagePlus member.


Prepay checked bag fees 24 hours before to save money on United flights.

Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure from ORD, consider using the “L” train to avoid traffic delays. It connects downtown Chicago directly to the airport.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
DCA

DCA is easily accessible via the Metro, with a dedicated stop on the Yellow and Blue lines, making it a convenient and affordable option.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Expert on ORD

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

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Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Reagan-National

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reagan-National from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 77 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 ORD to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 April 11, 2025.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to DCA are scheduled on a Friday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 April 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

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

    United Airlines, at $191, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Users have found that United Airlines is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $91 and $99 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (73%), Republic Airways (71%), Air New Zealand( 66%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is $89. On average you can expect to pay $450. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $161.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 4 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Reagan-National

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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