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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 31% of flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. has a duration of 3 hours and 27 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 8 hours and 31 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 2332 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable pricing. Travelers can typically find competitive deals when planning their trips.

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Denver to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Most itineraries from Denver to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 31% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. are available, you'll often find yourself with at least one layover.

For those seeking cheap flights from Denver to Washington, D.C., fares typically range from $244–$576, with a median of $378. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable month to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $169. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $191, and May, where the median fare is $207. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

How long is the flight from Denver to Washington, D.C.? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 3h 27m. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 3h 27m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 10h 49m. This difference highlights the impact of stopovers on your overall travel time.

The distance between Denver and Washington, D.C. is approximately 2369 kilometers. This route is classified as a medium-haul journey, indicating a moderate flight duration suitable for various travel plans.

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

Regular price: $213 - $350

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

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. is $213 to $350. The current lowest deal is $165 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 8.

now $165

Low $213

High $350

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

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Washington is March, with a median price of $194. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $548. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $194

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $548

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Feb

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Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$511

$408

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$519

$412

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$508

$413

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$629

$420

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$558

$420

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$442

$348

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$629 → $378

40%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$640 → $401

37%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$599 → $369

38%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$603 → $381

37%

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

Denver - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Denver to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $165.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices.

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $169 for flights to Washington, D.C.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 27m.

The typical direct flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

About 31% of recent flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. appear frequently.

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 ~$170

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International (PHL) is a major international hub with extensive route networks and carrier competition.

📍 ~220 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$117

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Washington, D.C., United States

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Oct 27

Washington, D.C., United States

89% AI deal score

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Washington, D.C., United States

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$3,450

$1,535

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Washington, D.C., United States

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$3,698

$1,575

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Business Class

From DEN

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Oct 15

Washington, D.C., United States

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$3,426

$1,535

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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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$3,496

$1,565

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Business Class

From DEN

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Washington, D.C., United States

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$3,504

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Business Class

From DEN

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Oct 30

Washington, D.C., United States

88% AI deal score

$1,601

$822

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Business Class

From DEN

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Oct 24

Washington, D.C., United States

87% AI deal score

$1,273

$765

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Business Class

From DEN

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Washington, D.C., United States

86% AI deal score

$1,248

$783

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United Airlines

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

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $348. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $858. For those booking 14-27 days in advance, the average price was $359, indicating a significant increase compared to earlier bookings.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $244 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $378. Prices can go up to $576 or more for the higher end of the market. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Denver to Washington, D.C. include August, with a median price of $169, and April, with a median price of $191. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $207. The annual median price for this route was $378, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $213 - $350

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

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. is $213 to $350. The current lowest deal is $165 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 8.

now $165

Low $213

High $350

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

March

Cheapest

Flights from $194

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $548

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$511

$408

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$519

$412

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$508

$413

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$629

$420

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$558

$420

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$442

$348

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$629 → $378

40%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$640 → $401

37%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$599 → $369

38%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$603 → $381

37%

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

Denver - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Denver to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $165.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices.

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $169 for flights to Washington, D.C.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 27m.

The typical direct flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

About 31% of recent flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. appear frequently.

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 ~$170

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International (PHL) is a major international hub with extensive route networks and carrier competition.

Washington, D.C., United States

86% AI deal score

$1,248

$783

Save $465

United Airlines

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 are below the typical level.

Fly in August for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 3h 27m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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.

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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 are below the typical level.

Fly in August for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 3h 27m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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.

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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.?