Cheap flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $210 | Frontier1 stop15 hrThu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $210 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $105 | Frontier1 stop6 hrThu, Apr 16 | The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $105 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $187 | AllegiantNonstop4 hrFri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $187 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $400 | Frontier1 stop18 hrFri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $400 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $448 | Frontier1 stop6 hrThu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is currently $448 | |
| Fastest flight | 3 hr | The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. takes 3 hr | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Austin to Washington, D.C. per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C. is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $135 and $315.
Popular airlines from Austin to Washington, D.C.
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Austin to Washington, D.C. in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $389Typical price: $335–59029 weekly nonstop flightsAUS - BWI, DCAEvery day2162 weekly connecting flightsAUS - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $257Typical price: $275–48021 weekly nonstop flightsAUS - IADEvery day1048 weekly connecting flightsAUS - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- Americanfrom $307Typical price: $255–4651134 weekly connecting flightsAUS - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- Deltafrom $295Typical price: $275–610924 weekly connecting flightsAUS - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- Frontierfrom $210Typical price: $185–39562 weekly connecting flightsAUS - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- Alaskafrom $367Typical price: $475–1,10056 weekly connecting flightsAUS - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
Popular airports near Austin
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Austin center and popularity with travelers.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States23 min6 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 14 min186 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States2 hr 44 min144 mi
- San Antonio International Airport (SAT)San AntonioUnited States1 hr 16 min66 mi
Popular airports near Washington, D.C.
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Washington, D.C. center and popularity with travelers.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)WashingtonUnited States17 min4 mi
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)WashingtonUnited States53 min22 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)BaltimoreUnited States48 min27 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 19 min116 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Austin to Washington, D.C.
The cheapest flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $135 to $315.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $389, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
- The cheapest United flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $257, flying from May 7 to May 10.
- The cheapest American flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $307, flying from May 8 to May 11.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $295, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $210, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $367, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. starts at $210 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Thu, Apr 16.
3 hr is the shortest flight time from Austin to Washington, D.C..
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C..
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 29 nonstop flights and 2,162 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Other popular airlines flying from Austin to Washington, D.C. are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 29 nonstop flights and 2,162 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Other popular airlines flying from Austin to Washington, D.C. are:
- United offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,048 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- American offers 1,134 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- Delta offers 924 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- Frontier offers 62 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- Alaska offers 56 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $389, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
- The cheapest United flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $257, flying from May 7 to May 10.
- The cheapest American flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $307, flying from May 8 to May 11.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $295, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $210, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. is $367, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
Southwest and United fly direct from Austin to Washington, D.C..
- There are 29 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 United direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Washington, D.C. at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.
Southwest and United fly direct from Austin to Washington, D.C..
- There are 29 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 United direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and Washington, D.C. start at $187 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Allegiant.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and Washington, D.C. start at $448 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Washington, D.C. start at $210 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To book business class trips from Austin to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and Washington, D.C. starts at $400 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Washington, D.C. at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Austin to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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- New York$120Apr 2 — Apr 6Nonstop3 hr 34 minSpirit
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