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United Airlinesoutbound: Nov 22, 2023
direct (4h09m)
United Airlines
Spirit Airlinesreturn: Nov 27, 2023
direct (5h21m)
Spirit Airlines
Delta Air Linesoutbound: Oct 12, 2023
1 stop (8h46m)
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Linesreturn: Oct 21, 2023
1 stop (4h41m)
Delta Air Lines
TAP Air Portugaloutbound: Jul 15, 2024
1 stop (15h55m)
TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugalreturn: Jul 31, 2024
1 stop (16h)
TAP Air Portugal
Air Franceoutbound: Jul 15, 2024
direct (7h45m)
Air France
Air Francereturn: Jul 31, 2024
direct (8h30m)
Air France
KLMoutbound: Jul 15, 2024
1 stop (14h15m)
KLM
Air Francereturn: Jul 31, 2024
direct (8h30m)
Air France
Aer Lingusoutbound: Dec 19, 2023
1 stop (9h50m)
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingusreturn: Jan 4, 2024
1 stop (11h55m)
Aer Lingus
Finnairoutbound: Dec 19, 2023
1 stop (17h36m)
Finnair
Finnairreturn: Jan 4, 2024
1 stop (18h08m)
Finnair
Alaska Airlinesoutbound: Dec 21, 2023
direct (5h)
Alaska Airlines
Frontier Airlinesreturn: Dec 28, 2023
1 stop (19h19m)
Frontier Airlines
Icelandairoutbound: Apr 1, 2024
1 stop (10h30m)
Icelandair
Icelandairreturn: Apr 13, 2024
1 stop (11h10m)
Icelandair
Turkish Airlinesoutbound: Apr 1, 2024
1 stop (17h20m)
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlinesreturn: Apr 13, 2024
1 stop (34h40m)
Turkish Airlines
United Airlinesoutbound: Jul 17, 2024
1 stop (32h15m)
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Vuelingreturn: Aug 16, 2024
1 stop (20h05m)
Vueling
American Airlinesoutbound: Nov 22, 2023
direct (2h36m)
American Airlines
American Airlinesreturn: Nov 26, 2023
direct (3h01m)
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Washington guide: how to get there, what to see

Distance from Washington city centre
5 km
37 km
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Flights to Washington: need to know

Cheap airline tickets to Washington

Welcome to Washington! Getting her is super easy, especially as there are three main airports. Catch flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), which is further afield but also a good choice.

When to book the cheapest flights to Washington

Washington enjoys all four seasons. Summers are nice but the humidity can really take its toll on some visitors. The best time to visit is spring, when the city’s cherry trees blossom. It’s spectacular. Autumn is also nice.

  • Peak season: Definitely springtime.
  • Low season: Winter, when snow is all too common.

Flight duration

A flight to Washington from New York takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

Experience Washington: sights, tours and activities

There is a lot to see and do in Washington and it's likely you won't even scratch the surface on your first trip. Start at The Mall but don't miss out on the city's fantastic free museums as well! The nightlife and dining scene give other American cities a run for their money.

Essentials in Washington

The Mall: You'll find most all of Washington's major sights here: the White House, US Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial… and on and on. This is the best place to start your city tour.

East End: For museums, head to the eastern part of The Mall and duck into the Newseum, International Spy Museum, National Portrait Gallery and the National Archive, where the Constitution is hiding.

City views: There are strict height restrictions in place so you'll notice there are no skyscrapers in Washington. For a great view of the city, head to the Old Post Office Tower. It's free and located centrally.

Visit Washington.org for more info.

Hotels and accommodation in Washington

Most visitors search for hotels in Washington’s East End or close to the Smithsonian. All that really matters however is access to the city's metro network. Save a penny or two and search for hotels further afield that are within walking distance of a station.

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All flight tickets to Washington (USA)

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United Airlinesoutbound: Sep 30, 2023
direct (2h12m)
United Airlines
United Airlinesreturn: Oct 1, 2023
direct (2h16m)
United Airlines
Aer Lingusoutbound: Nov 16, 2023
1 stop (11h25m)
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingusreturn: Nov 27, 2023
1 stop (13h15m)
Aer Lingus
United Airlinesoutbound: Sep 29, 2023
direct (4h53m)
United Airlines
Delta Air Linesreturn: Oct 7, 2023
direct (5h45m)
Delta Air Lines
Finnairoutbound: Mar 14, 2024
1 stop (14h55m)
Finnair
Finnairreturn: Mar 24, 2024
1 stop (14h15m)
Finnair
Air Canadaoutbound: Nov 30, 2023
direct (1h55m)
Air Canada
Air Canadareturn: Dec 3, 2023
direct (1h43m)
Air Canada