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$44+ 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — WAS
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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The best prices from Memphis to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or May, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$44
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$322 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 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 febrero 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/156:51 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop14h 36mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/226:50 amBWI - MEM
1 stop12h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$127
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/66:31 amMEM - BWI
1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/1012:30 pmBWI - MEM
1 stop7h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/275:10 pmMEM - BWI
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
lun. 3/319:40 amBWI - MEM
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/206:20 pmMEM - DCA
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/277:46 amDCA - MEM
Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 3/247:16 pmMEM - BWI
1 stop4h 14mDelta
jue. 3/276:00 amBWI - MEM
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/19$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 4/153:11 pmMEM - IAD
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/225:10 pmIAD - MEM
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
dom. 4/66:25 amMEM - IAD
1 stop4h 06mDelta
mié. 4/96:00 amIAD - MEM
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/20$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sáb. 4/122:40 pmMEM - IAD
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/162:12 pmIAD - MEM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 5/64:00 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
sáb. 5/109:40 amDCA - MEM
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sáb. 7/266:00 amMEM - DCA
1 stop11h 40mDelta
sáb. 8/26:00 amDCA - MEM
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/19$316
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/293:07 pmMEM - DCA
1 stop19h 53mFrontier
sáb. 5/316:00 pmDCA - MEM
1 stop21h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/68:57 amMEM - IAD
3 stops25h 23mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/75:40 pmIAD - MEM
3 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$320

Find flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Memphis

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

mar. 4/15

6:51 pm-10:27 am

1 stop14h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 4/22

6:50 am-5:56 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$127

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

jue. 3/6

6:31 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 3/10

12:30 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$132

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

jue. 3/27

5:10 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 3/31

9:40 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$281

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

jue. 3/20

6:20 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 3/27

7:46 am-9:22 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$287

MemphisBaltimore

MEM - BWI

MEMBWI

Memphis

lun. 3/24

7:16 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 3/27

6:00 am-9:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$301

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

mar. 4/15

3:11 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 4/22

5:10 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$301

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

dom. 4/6

6:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop4h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/9

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$306

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

sáb. 4/12

2:40 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/16

2:12 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$309

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - DCA

MEMDCA

Memphis

mar. 5/6

4:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 5/10

9:40 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$314

MemphisWashington, D.C.

MEM - IAD

MEMIAD

Memphis

dom. 4/6

8:57 am-11:20 am

3 stops25h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/7

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops31h 19m

$320

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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.
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Travel insights for flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 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 $309). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 febrero 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% 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 February 16, 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 mornings 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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from MEM to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 febrero 20, 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
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • 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 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    Currently priced at $127, 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 $281 and $287, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 65% 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 $44. Frontier flights start at $65 while deals on American Airlines start at $122 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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Memphis - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Memphis - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $309). Flying from Memphis to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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