Are there direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.?

Direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 15% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should plan accordingly, given their relative scarcity.

How many hours is the flight from Denver to Washington, D.C.?

A direct flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. typically takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 2332 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 11 hours and 33 minutes. Travelers should account for these considerable differences in flight time when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.?

Historically, flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. have frequently shown good prices. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, indicating that competitive fares appear regularly. Travelers monitoring this route over the trailing 30 days have typically found opportunities for good value.

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Denver to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Most itineraries for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 15% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, travelers should anticipate a journey that includes at least one stop.

A typical journey from Denver to Washington, D.C. takes 3h 25m for non-stop flights. However, for itineraries including connections, the median flight time extends significantly to 19h 57m. This difference highlights the impact of stopovers on overall travel duration for this route.

The distance between Denver and Washington, D.C. is 2332 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is neither very short nor extremely long, placing it in a comfortable range for many travelers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable months to fly are typically September, with a median fare of $360, followed by October at $368, and August at $384. These months present opportunities to find more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

Fares for cheap flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. typically range from $268–$578, with a median of $395. Right now, fares are near the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices for this route.

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

Regular price: $179 - $340

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

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. is between $179 and $340. The current lowest deal is $119 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Feb 4-Mar 1.

now $119

Low $179

High $340

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

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Washington is September, with a median price of $360. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $618. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $360

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $618

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

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

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$332

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$219

$325

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$175

$327

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$176

$327

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$328

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$217

$327

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$269 → $122

55%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$262 → $133

49%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$266 → $143

46%

5 nights

Jan 13 - Jan 18

$224 → $102

54%

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Denver - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Denver to Washington, D.C. are near the typical level of $395.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median price

Historically, September has the lowest median price at $360 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Direct flights typically take 3 hours 25 minutes, while connecting flights average 19 hours 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 15% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered 2 direct deals recently for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. have been frequent in the last 30 days.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$119

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$149

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Washington, D.C., United States

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Washington, D.C., United States

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$2,592

$1,478

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From DEN

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Washington, D.C., United States

83% AI deal score

$2,585

$1,478

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From DEN

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Mar 16

Washington, D.C., United States

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Washington, D.C., United States

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From DEN

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Mar 10

Washington, D.C., United States

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$1,500

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From DEN

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Washington, D.C., United States

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From DEN

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Washington, D.C., United States

83% AI deal score

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$1,504

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Business Class

From DEN

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Washington, D.C., United States

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. is typically 28-59 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was around $475. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $856. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows slightly higher average prices, around $568, compared to the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. was considered to be $268 or less. The median price for this route historically stood at $395. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $578 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should target fares around or below the $268 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Denver to Washington, D.C. include September, with a median price of $360, and October, with a median price of $368. August also typically offers competitive fares, with a median price of $384. These months generally present better value compared to the annual median price of $395 for this route.

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Denver to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $179 - $340

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

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. is between $179 and $340. The current lowest deal is $119 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Feb 4-Mar 1.

now $119

Low $179

High $340

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

September

Cheapest

Flights from $360

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $618

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

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

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$332

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$219

$325

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$175

$327

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$176

$327

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$328

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

Denver (DEN) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$217

$327

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$269 → $122

55%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$262 → $133

49%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$266 → $143

46%

5 nights

Jan 13 - Jan 18

$224 → $102

54%

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

Denver - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Denver to Washington, D.C. are near the typical level of $395.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median price

Historically, September has the lowest median price at $360 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Direct flights typically take 3 hours 25 minutes, while connecting flights average 19 hours 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 15% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered 2 direct deals recently for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. have been frequent in the last 30 days.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$119

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

Washington, D.C., United States

83% AI deal score

$2,513

$1,504

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Business Class

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

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Denver to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Denver - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

September offers the lowest median price

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Denver main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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

When should I buy Denver to Washington, D.C. tickets?

How much should a flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Denver to Washington, D.C.?

Are there direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.?

How many hours is the flight from Denver to Washington, D.C.?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.?

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Denver to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Denver - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

September offers the lowest median price

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Denver main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

Oct 29

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

When should I buy Denver to Washington, D.C. tickets?

How much should a flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Denver to Washington, D.C.?