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$84+ Cheap flights from Memphis (MEM) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — WAS
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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

$201
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$84
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$356

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:34 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop15h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1111:54 amBWI - MEM
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$201
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/243:54 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2910:27 amBWI - MEM
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/214:25 pmMEM - BWI
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Sun 5/257:40 amBWI - MEM
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$259
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.
Wed 5/79:20 amMEM - BWI
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/135:00 amBWI - MEM
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/74:00 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Wed 5/146:30 pmDCA - MEM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$269
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/177:44 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop20h 15mFrontier
Sun 4/207:00 amDCA - MEM
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$280
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.
Thu 5/86:00 amMEM - BWI
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Sun 5/117:00 amBWI - MEM
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/10$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/2310:34 amMEM - DCA
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Wed 4/306:00 amDCA - MEM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/9$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/156:00 amMEM - IAD
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Wed 4/2310:15 amIAD - MEM
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/9$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 6/125:54 pmMEM - IAD
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1511:52 amIAD - MEM
2 stops23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 6/116:05 pmMEM - DCA
Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/2910:00 pmDCA - MEM
Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 6/117:28 amMEM - IAD
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/296:35 amIAD - MEM
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$337

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Memphis

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Thu 5/8

6:34 pm-10:59 am

1 stop15h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/11

11:54 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$201

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Thu 4/24

3:54 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop24h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

10:27 am-5:56 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$206

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Wed 5/21

4:25 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/25

7:40 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

$259

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Wed 5/7

7:25 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

5:27 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$269

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Wed 5/7

4:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

6:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$269

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Thu 6/12

7:48 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop25h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-6:53 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$282

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop3h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/11

7:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

$285

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Wed 4/23

10:34 am-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

$287

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

Wed 6/11

6:05 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/29

10:00 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$317

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

$329

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 Memphis-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Memphis-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-Washington, D.C. 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 Memphis-Washington, D.C. 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 Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Memphis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 47 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 Memphis to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 MEM to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Memphis to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. 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 MEM to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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

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 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 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 April 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Memphis to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.?

    Memphis (MEM), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. 6 airlines have flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How popular is this Memphis to Washington, D.C. flight route?

    The Memphis to Washington, D.C. flight path was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $201, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Memphis to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $259 and $269, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Frontier flights start at $106 while deals on Delta start at $115 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Memphis to Washington, D.C. consider Memphis - Baltimore/Washington, Memphis - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Memphis - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Memphis - Baltimore/Washington) can be booked for $195 on average our data indicates $276 when flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.. 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$224Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$315Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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