Washington, D.C., United States: trips from £161
Washington offers free Smithsonian museums, the monuments of the National Mall and a growing food scene, all linked by an easy Metro.
Trips to Washington, D.C. from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from OrlandoWorth it, if
Washington, D.C.
5 – 8 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
- £17 per person below the typical fare on this route
- citizenM Washington DC NoMa, rated 8.7 by 4,229 guests
- Free cancellation at citizenM Washington DC NoMa
£672 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £321 + hotel £351, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 8h 31m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 8h 31m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from TampaWorth it, if
Washington, D.C.
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £161 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Highs 56–85°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£807 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £494 + hotel £313, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 10h 41m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 41m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from OrlandoWorth it, if
Washington, D.C.
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £91 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- citizenM Washington DC NoMa, rated 8.7 by 4,225 guests
- Free cancellation at citizenM Washington DC NoMa
£870 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £504 + hotel £366, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 14h 22m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 14h 22m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Next weekend · from San JuanWorth it, if
Washington, D.C.
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- citizenM Washington DC Georgetown, rated 9 by 275 guests
- Highs 60–83°F, a small chance of rain
- No passport needed
£904 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £534 + hotel £370, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
JetBlue · with a stop · 7h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 7h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Fort Lauderdale
Washington, D.C.
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Southwest nonstop, 2h 30m, lands at Reagan National at 3:00 PM
- citizenM Washington DC Capitol scores 8.6 from 3,530 reviews
- Highs of 59–74°F and low rain chances most of the weekend
£945 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £535 + hotel £360 + resort fee £50, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
£52 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
Southwest · nonstop · 2h 30m
The catch: A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the total, and the citizenM Washington DC Capitol rate has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want monuments, museums and long walks in mild weather; skip it if you're after a beach or a pool.
Just found · from Buffalo35% below typical
Washington, D.C.
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on American, 1h 28m from Buffalo to Reagan National
- $369 per person, $202 below the typical fare on this route
- citizenM Washington DC Capitol scores 8.6 from 3,530 reviews
£917 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £556 + hotel £360, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · nonstop · 1h 28m
The catch: Resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total, and the citizenM rate doesn't come with free cancellation.
Worth it if you want free museums, monuments and a walkable weekend; skip it if you're after beach time or a slow, quiet stay.
The weekend after · from New YorkLowest in 30 days
Washington, D.C.
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- JetBlue nonstop from New York, 1h 29m, $382 per person
- $39 below the typical fare on this route, lowest in 30 days
- Highs of 76°F and 78°F Friday and Saturday, rain chances 11% or less
£985 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £576 + hotel £409, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
JetBlue · nonstop · 1h 29m
The catch: Resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total, and the best-value hotel has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want museums, monuments and a short flight; skip it if a 9:30 PM Friday departure is too late for you.
Next weekend · from MiamiWorth it, if
Washington, D.C.
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Free Smithsonian museums along the National Mall, linked by an easy Metro
- $420 per person, $182 below the highest fare we saw
- Mostly dry weekend: 15% and 6% rain chance Saturday and Sunday
£946 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £633 + hotel £313, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 11h 6m
The catch: The Frontier flight leaves at 5:50 AM, makes 1 stop and takes 11h 6m, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if a fall city weekend of museums and monuments beats a long travel day; skip it if you need a nonstop.
The weekend after · from Chicago
Washington, D.C.
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- United nonstop from O'Hare, 2h 8m, landing 1:08 PM Friday
- Fare $478 per person, $50 below the typical fare on this route
- citizenM Georgetown scores 9 from 275 reviews, with free cancellation
£1,180 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £721 + hotel £459, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · nonstop · 2h 8m
The catch: Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in the $1,565, and nights drop to 40°F, so pack a warm layer.
Worth it if you want museums, monuments and long walks in cool fall air; skip it if you're after beach weather.
Next weekend · from CharlestonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Washington, D.C.
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 1h 35m American nonstop, landing at Reagan National by 7:35 AM
- $499 per person, $152 below the typical fare on this route
- citizenM Washington DC Georgetown rated 9 from 275 reviews, $491 total
£1,122 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £752 + hotel £370, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · nonstop · 1h 35m
The catch: Friday has a 60% chance of drizzle, the best-value hotel has no free cancellation, and checked bags aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a weekend of museums and monuments for two; skip it if a wet first day would spoil the trip for you.
Lowest fares to Washington, D.C. by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | £152 | 6 |
| Jacksonville | £188 | 4 |
| San Juan | £197 | 11 |
| Cleveland | £213 | 3 |
| Raleigh-Durham | £234 | 3 |
| Columbus | £235 | 11 |
| Buffalo | £246 | 9 |
| Tampa | £247 | 3 |
| Fort Myers | £258 | 2 |
| Chicago | £267 | 16 |
| Fort Lauderdale | £268 | 2 |
| Charlotte | £279 | 5 |
| New York | £288 | 18 |
| Miami | £317 | 4 |
| Boston | £335 | 3 |
| Charleston | £376 | 8 |
| Rochester | £385 | 1 |
| Providence | £397 | 6 |
| Hartford | £416 | 3 |
| Louisville | £448 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- March, April: National Cherry Blossom Festival, peak bloom usually late March to early April
- July: Fourth of July fireworks on the Mall
July, August: Hot, humid summer with long museum lines
Where to stay in Washington, D.C.
- Downtown / Penn Quarter: Walk to the National Mall, museums and the White House.
- Dupont Circle: Embassy-row townhouses, cafes and quick Metro links.
- Georgetown: Cobbled streets, canal walks and upscale shopping.
- Capitol Hill / Navy Yard: Near the Capitol, Eastern Market and the ballpark.
- Arlington, VA: Lower rates one Metro stop from the monuments.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
- Walk the National Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial
- Visit the National Air and Space Museum and the Natural History Museum
- See the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin
- Tour the Capitol and the Library of Congress
- Pay respects at Arlington National Cemetery
- Dine along the Wharf on the Southwest waterfront
Good to know
| Airports | Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | city, history, culture, family, food |
Washington, D.C. in pictures
Questions about Washington, D.C.
When is the best time to visit Washington, D.C.?
March, April, May, September, October and November. July, August: Hot, humid summer with long museum lines
Do I need a passport for Washington, D.C.?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Washington, D.C..
What is the cheapest flight to Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. from Orlando, 5 – 8 Nov 2026, from £161 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Washington, D.C. on the ground?
Washington, D.C. is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.