How many flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 32.1% of flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.?

The median direct flight time from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is 2 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of 1459 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 19 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route, offering a significantly shorter journey compared to those with connections.

How often do Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This suggests that travelers on this route typically have regular opportunities to find reduced fares. The frequent price fluctuations can be advantageous for those monitoring prices for a more favorable booking time.

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Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

For travelers planning cheap flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C., the cheapest month to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $198. Other cost-effective options include December, where the median fare is $215, and September, with a median fare of $218. These months offer the most favorable prices for this route.

Fares for flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. typically range from $218–$573, with a median of $330. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 32.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter one or more stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. takes 2h 24m for a non-stop flight. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections extends to 7h 18m. This duration accounts for the additional time spent during layovers.

The distance between Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. is approximately 1495 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively short distance that can typically be covered within a few hours of flying time.

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

Regular price: $253 - $339

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $253 and $339. The current lowest deal is $153 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 7.

now $153

Low $253

High $339

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

The cheapest month to fly from MSP to WAS is July, with a median price of $238. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $950. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

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Flights from $238

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Flights from $950

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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.

Mon, Aug 10

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

$781

$464

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Tue, Aug 11

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MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$781

$428

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Tue, Aug 11

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MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$775

$469

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Wed, Aug 12

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

$695

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Fri, Aug 14

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

$467

$338

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Tue, Aug 18

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MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$521

$376

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$977 → $316

68%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$970 → $315

68%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$945 → $328

65%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$939 → $332

65%

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

Minneapolis - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $153.

Recent fares from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest median prices.

Historically, August has offered the lowest median prices at $198 for Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 24m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is 2h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

32.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 32.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights on the Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~49 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International (PHL) is a major international hub offering extensive routes and competitive fares.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$186

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

Historically, the sweet spot for booking flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. to secure the lowest prices is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $244. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $459. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be more expensive, averaging $334 across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $218 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $330. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $573 or less, indicating that securing a deal below the $218 threshold represents significant savings.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. include August, with a median price of $198, and December, with a median price of $215. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $218. The annual median price for this route is $330, making these months notably more affordable for travelers planning their trips.

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Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $253 - $339

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $253 and $339. The current lowest deal is $153 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 7.

now $153

Low $253

High $339

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

The cheapest month to fly from MSP to WAS is July, with a median price of $238. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $950. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $238

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $950

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Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

Sun Country Airlines

American Airlines

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

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$781

$464

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$781

$428

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$775

$469

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$695

$451

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$467

$338

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Washington, D.C.

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

$521

$376

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$977 → $316

68%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$970 → $315

68%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$945 → $328

65%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$939 → $332

65%

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

Minneapolis - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $153.

Recent fares from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest median prices.

Historically, August has offered the lowest median prices at $198 for Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 24m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. is 2h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

32.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 32.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights on the Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~49 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International (PHL) is a major international hub offering extensive routes and competitive fares.

Washington, D.C., United States

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

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Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Minneapolis - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $153.

Fly in August for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 2h 24m.

32.1% of flights are direct.

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Minneapolis 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.

How early should I book Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.?

How many flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.?

How often do Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

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Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Minneapolis - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $153.

Fly in August for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 2h 24m.

32.1% of flights are direct.

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Minneapolis 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.

How early should I book Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.?