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

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

July 21 - July 25

Cheapest
Earliest

MSP - Washington, D.C.

$196

$198

Round trip

August 2 - August 8

Cheapest

MSP - Washington, D.C.

$219

$198

Round trip

August 14 - August 16

Cheapest

MSP - Washington, D.C.

$232

$198

Round trip

August 14 - August 20

Cheapest

MSP - Washington, D.C.

$221

$198

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October 9 - October 11

Cheapest

MSP - Washington, D.C.

$212

$198

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October 23 - October 25

Cheapest
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MSP - Washington, D.C.

$311

$198

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July 25 - August 13

Cheapest

MSP - Washington, D.C.

$171

$198

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August 13 - August 20

Cheapest

MSP - Washington, D.C.

$222

$198

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August 8 - August 20

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MSP - Washington, D.C.

$194

$198

Round trip

July 25 - August 16

Cheapest

MSP - Washington, D.C.

$171

$198

Round trip

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

For cheap flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C., August stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $198. Other cost-effective options include December, with a median fare of $215, and September, where the median fare is $218. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.
Fares for flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. typically range from $198–$363, with a median of $258. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals might require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for price changes.
When flying from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C., most itineraries connect at least once, with only 38.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect a layover on your journey.
A typical journey from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C., including connections, takes approximately 5h 9m. This duration accounts for the common layovers travelers experience on this route, as most itineraries are not direct. The total travel time can vary based on the number and length of connections.
The distance between Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. is 1495 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively brief journey.

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

Regular price: $156 - $319

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is $156 to $319. The current lowest deal is $198 for travel from Jul 21-Jul 25, offered by Kayak.

now $198

Low $156

High $319

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

Flights from MSP to WAS are cheapest in August, with a median price of $198. The most expensive month to fly is February, with a median price of $980. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

August

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Flights from $198

February

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Flights from $980

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Direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

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

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

Minneapolis (MSP) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$466

$393

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

Minneapolis (MSP) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$463

$393

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

Minneapolis (MSP) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$338

$274

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

Minneapolis (MSP) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$375

$308

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

Sun Country Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Sun Country Airlines

$181

$208

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

Sun Country Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Sun Country Airlines

$171

$208

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$452  →  $324

28%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$452  →  $324

28%

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$377  →  $255

32%

5 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 13

$323  →  $208

36%

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

Minneapolis - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level at $198.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $198

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. at $198.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 5h 9m to Washington, D.C.

Flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. typically take 5h 9m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals to Washington, D.C.

Deals from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare for this route

Historically, only 2% of deals for this route are considered a good price.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International is a great option for flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~12 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a good option for flights to the Washington, D.C. area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$197

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient arrival airport for the Washington, D.C. area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$255

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International serves the Washington, D.C. area with various flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$198

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Consider Philadelphia International for its extensive domestic and global connectivity, often serving trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)

💸 Flights from ~$216

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the immediate D.C. metro area, with a strong domestic network.

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

💸 Flights from ~$218

Harrisburg International (MDT)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$309

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety with good flight availability.

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

💸 Flights from ~$264

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal.

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

💸 Flights from ~$305

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

Historically, the best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. for the cheapest prices is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this window, the average price was $244. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $459. Prices for flights booked 60 or more days out also tended to be higher, averaging $334.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. was $198. The median price for this route during the same period was $258. Prices tended to increase for flights above the median, with 75% of prices being $363 or less.

Historically, August has offered the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $198. December and September also showed competitive pricing, with median fares of $215 and $218 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $258, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.