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

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

September 22 - September 30

Cheapest

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$269

$226

Round trip

August 26 - August 31

Best

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$301

$227

Round trip

September 15 - September 22

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$271

$228

Round trip

October 20 - October 24

Best

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$287

$228

Round trip

September 22 - September 30

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$241

$237

Round trip

September 23 - September 27

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$256

$237

Round trip

September 23 - September 30

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$251

$237

Round trip

September 17 - September 21

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$247

$237

Round trip

September 14 - September 26

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$222

$239

Round trip

August 25 - August 31

Earliest

SEA - Washington, D.C.

$304

$245

Round trip

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

Flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. typically range from $245–$479, with a median fare of $332. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to monitor prices for this route.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $215. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $218. January is another cost-effective option, with a median fare of $244.
A typical journey from Seattle to Washington, D.C. covers a distance of 3738 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 35.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 9h 30m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

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

Regular price: $230 - $368

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is between $230 and $368. The current lowest deal is $226 with American Airlines, for travel from September 22 to September 30.

now $226

Low $230

High $368

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

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is October, with a median price of $215. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $466. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $466

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Direct flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

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

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Seattle (SEA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$322

$246

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Seattle (SEA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$331

$246

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Seattle (SEA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$246

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Seattle (SEA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$329

$246

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Seattle (SEA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$246

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Washington, D.C.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Seattle (SEA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$278

$255

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 10

$345  →  $246

29%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$341  →  $246

28%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$341  →  $246

28%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$341  →  $246

28%

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

Seattle - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Washington, D.C. are near the typical level, with deals from $245.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $215.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 9h 30m

The median flight duration from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is 9h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 35.9% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $226 was found on American Airlines for September 22-30.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

This route typically sees frequent deals, with over 1 deal per day in the last 30 days.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary departure point for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~20 km from Seattle (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~10 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$723

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base provides a unique departure experience from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~5 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1102

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a good option for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. city center

💸 Flights from ~$226

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. city center

💸 Flights from ~$246

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International is an arrival option for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. city center

💸 Flights from ~$237

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.

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

💸 Flights from ~$231

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the immediate D.C. metro area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$298

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in the northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.

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

💸 Flights from ~$307

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and good availability of flights to major hubs.

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

💸 Flights from ~$300

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs.

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

💸 Flights from ~$428

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

Historically, the cheapest prices for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $307. Booking 7-13 days out also shows a relatively lower average price of $456. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure typically results in a higher average price of $612, and prices for flights booked 28-59 days out average $718.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $245 or less. The median price for this route was $332. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices being $479 or less, indicating a varied pricing landscape for travelers.

Historically, October has been the best month to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $215. August also offers favorable pricing, with a median of $218. The annual median price for this route is $332, making October and August significantly cheaper than the yearly average.