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$40+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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RIC — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$97
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One-way from

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(FlightHub)

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May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$308

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Wed 3/1910:58 amRDU - BWI
1 stop13h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/266:50 amBWI - RDU
1 stop13h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$97
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Wed 3/1910:16 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Thu 3/209:26 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$110
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:25 amRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 45mSouthwest
Mon 3/1010:45 pmBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$117
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Wed 3/196:00 amRIC - BWI
1 stop16h 50mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/208:27 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop21h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$143
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Wed 3/58:32 pmORF - BWI
1 stop24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/79:51 pmBWI - ORF
1 stop21h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$150
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Fri 4/257:33 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop12h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/276:38 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$164
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Mon 3/37:00 amORF - BWI
2 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/48:39 pmBWI - ORF
1 stop22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$178
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Fri 3/77:56 amRDU - IAD
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Sun 3/910:25 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$178
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Thu 5/17:23 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/35:00 amBWI - RDU
1 stop3h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$179
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Thu 3/136:32 amORF - DCA
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1710:00 pmDCA - ORF
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$179
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Fri 4/46:10 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Sun 4/68:05 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/20$179
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Sat 3/228:10 pmORF - IAD
Nonstop1h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/2910:27 pmIAD - ORF
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$180

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 February 20, 2025.

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Virginia

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

10:58 am-12:24 am

1 stop13h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/26

6:50 am-8:48 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$97

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

10:16 pm-7:21 am

1 stop9h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/20

9:26 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$110

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/6

6:25 am-7:10 am

Nonstop0h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/10

10:45 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$117

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/20

8:27 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 33m

$143

NorfolkBaltimore

ORF - BWI

ORFBWI

Norfolk

Wed 3/5

8:32 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop24h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/7

9:51 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$150

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/25

7:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/27

5:08 pm-10:21 am

1 stop17h 13m

$164

NorfolkBaltimore

ORF - BWI

ORFBWI

Norfolk

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-6:01 pm

2 stops35h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/4

8:39 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$178

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/7

7:56 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/9

10:25 pm-6:56 am

1 stop8h 31m

$178

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

7:23 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/3

5:00 am-8:11 am

1 stop3h 11m

$179

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/4

6:10 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/6

8:05 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$179

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

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Virginia 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 VA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 February 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Virginia 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USVA to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Virginia to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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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    While some choose either Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington, Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Virginia to Washington, D.C..

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,349 for a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $175.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Virginia 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 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$113Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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