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Flights to Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Three airports serve the capital — United's hub at Dulles, American's hub at Reagan National and Southwest's base at BWI. We compare all three to find the right fit.

The US Capitol in spring
Flights to WAS≈1½ h nonstop from Boston

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Flight time≈1½ h nonstop from Boston
Time zoneEastern Time (ET)
Best time to visitMar–Jun & Sep–Nov
AirportsIAD · DCA · BWI

Flight times are approximate for typical nonstop flights and vary by route, aircraft and season.

Discover Washington, DC

Why travelers fly to Washington, DC

The nation's capital is packed with free museums, monuments and historic sites. Three airports serve the region, and fares can differ a lot between them.

  • 1
    National Mall

    Monuments, memorials and the Smithsonian museums — most are free.

  • 2
    Capitol & White House

    Book tours ahead through your member of Congress.

  • 3
    Georgetown

    Historic streets, shops and the C&O Canal.

The US Capitol building
The US Capitol building
The Capitol dome under blue sky
The Capitol dome under blue sky

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WAS · Dulles (IAD), Reagan National (DCA) & Baltimore/Washington (BWI)

Airlines that fly to Washington, DC

Airlines serving this destination as of October 2026. Routes and schedules change — call us to confirm flights from your home airport on your dates.

AirlineService
UnitedHub at Dulles (IAD)
AmericanHub at Reagan National (DCA)
SouthwestLargest airline at BWI
DeltaFlights to its hubs
JetBlueFlights to the East Coast and Florida
AlaskaFlights to the West Coast

Good to know before you book

  • Reagan National is closest to downtown but has fewer long-distance nonstops.
  • Cherry blossom season (late March–April) is peak.
  • Compare all three airports — fares can differ a lot.

Nearby airports we also compare

  • IAD · Washington Dulles — Virginia, about 26 miles
  • DCA · Reagan National — Virginia, about 5 miles
  • BWI · Baltimore/Washington — Maryland, about 32 miles

FAQs

Flights to Washington, DC: common questions

Airlines serving Dulles (IAD), Reagan National (DCA) & Baltimore/Washington (BWI) include United, American, Southwest, Delta, JetBlue, Alaska. Routes and seasonal schedules change often, so we confirm what's flying on your exact dates when you call.

We compare airlines and routing, including nearby airports and connecting flights, and explain the total cost with bags and seats so you can choose the right value.

No. Travel FareX is an independent travel agency. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any airline. We help you compare and book flights, and your ticket is issued under the airline's own fare rules.

No. Quotes are free and there's no obligation to book. Any service fee is explained up front before you confirm a booking.

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