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Today’s best flight deals from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Austin to Washington, D.C.

July 14 - July 21

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$268

$170

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

Cheapest

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$262

$170

Round trip

September 1 - September 8

Cheapest

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$249

$170

Round trip

August 4 - August 18

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$232

$173

Round trip

August 4 - September 1

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$223

$173

Round trip

August 4 - August 25

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$224

$173

Round trip

August 18 - September 1

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$244

$173

Round trip

August 25 - September 1

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$268

$173

Round trip

July 14 - August 4

Earliest

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$239

$173

Round trip

August 24 - September 1

AUS - Washington, D.C.

$261

$173

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Fares for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. typically range from $224–$567, with a median of $337. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Austin to Washington, D.C., new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C., July stands out with a median fare of $216. Other favorable months include October and November, both showing a median fare of $281. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 21.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you are looking for direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C., you will find fewer options, and most journeys will involve at least one connection.
A typical journey from Austin to Washington, D.C. takes 16h 59m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, making the overall travel time longer than a direct flight would be. The route covers a distance of 2114 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $229 - $405

Prices for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. is between $229 and $405. The current lowest deal is $170 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 14-Jul 21.

now $170

Low $229

High $405

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Washington is July, with a median price of $216. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $3055. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $216

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,055

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Direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

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Last-minute flights going from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Austin (AUS) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$292

$211

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Austin (AUS) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$292

$241

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Austin (AUS) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$178

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Austin (AUS) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$211

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Austin (AUS) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$277

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Austin (AUS) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$232

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

5 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 12

$425  →  $225

47%

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$407  →  $223

45%

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

$428  →  $248

42%

7 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 29

$418  →  $254

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Austin - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Austin to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $170.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $216.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 59m

Flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. typically take 16h 59m, covering a distance of 2114 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 78.1% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air is one airline that offers direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, 1.03 per day

Deals from Austin to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, with 1.03 deals per day.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a good choice for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~10 km from Austin city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider BWI for flights to the Washington, D.C. area, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

DCA is a convenient arrival option for travelers heading to Washington, D.C. directly.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$242

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

IAD serves as a major international gateway for those traveling to Washington, D.C. and the surrounding region.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Consider Philadelphia International for its international reach and rail connectivity, especially for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~205 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International offers a strong domestic network and easier navigation compared to larger D.C. area airports.

📍 ~150 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$247

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland, with less congestion.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$285

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International provides significant passenger volume and good flight availability to major East Coast and Midwest hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle offers reliable regional service and an efficient terminal experience for connecting flights.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$318

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the best time to book flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. is 60 or more days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $251. Booking 28-59 days out also offered good value, with an average price of $345. Conversely, booking within 7-13 days of departure typically resulted in a significantly higher average price of $797.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is around $224. This threshold represents the typical price point for the lowest 25% of fares observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route during the same period was $337, while fares in the upper quartile reached $567.

Based on historical data, the cheapest months to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C. are July, October, and November. In July, the median price was $216, making it the most affordable month. Both October and November also offered competitive median prices of $281. This is notably lower than the annual median price of $337 for the route.