Washington, D.C. from Miami, Oct 16–18: round trip from $420
Round-trip flights from Miami to Washington are $420 per person, or $840 for two, for Oct 16–18, 2026 (2 nights), on Frontier with one stop. Expect highs of 54–77°F with little rain, and showers possible on Friday. The best-value hotel, The Architect, is $415 for the stay.
The flight
$602 $420 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$840 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 6m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:50 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 4:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $420 | 1 stop | 11h 6m |
| Frontier | $461 | 2 stops | 38h 20m |
| Frontier | $492 | 2 stops | 29h 48m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $840 |
| The Architect, 2 nights | $415 |
| Trip total for two | $1,255 |
Regular: $1,619 You pay: $1,255 Saved: $364
the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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Why go now
$420 per person round trip, $840 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $182 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 30% gap across the 12 offers we looked at, and $420 is also the lowest fare in our 4 checks on this route. The catch is time: Frontier's one-stop routing takes 11h 6m door to gate, while the other options we saw took far longer, which is too much for two nights. Mid-October brings fall weather: 77°F with possible showers on Friday, then partly cloudy days at 54°F and 57°F. That's good walking weather for the National Mall, with free Smithsonian museums as an indoor backup. Prices move, so read these as what we found, not a promise they'll hold.
The kind of trip this is
A city and history long weekend. You walk the Mall, duck into free museums, tour the Capitol and finish with dinner by the water. It works for couples, friends, or a family with curious kids. The pace is easy because the Metro links most of it, but the 5:50 AM Friday flight makes the first day short, so plan for one full day on Saturday and a slower Sunday.
Weather in Washington, D.C., Oct 16–18
Highs 54–77°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 77 °F | 56 °F | 28% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 54 °F | 44 °F | 15% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 57 °F | 40 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in Washington, D.C.
All three hotels we checked are in Northwest Washington, and all are room only. The Architect is the best value at $415 for the stay ($208 a night) for a Queen Room, with a 7.7 review score from 2,393 reviews. It has no free cancellation. citizenM Washington DC Georgetown is the top rated at 9 from 273 reviews, $520 for the stay ($260 a night) for a King Room, and it's the only one with free cancellation. Washington Hilton scores 7.9 from 445 reviews and costs $547 for the stay ($274 a night) for a room with one king bed, so it's the priciest of the three. On areas: Downtown / Penn Quarter puts you within walking distance of the National Mall, the museums and the White House, and Dupont Circle has cafes and quick Metro links.
The Architect
$415 for 2 nights, two guests · $208 a night
See roomscitizenM Washington DC Georgetown
$520 for 2 nights, two guests · $260 a night
See roomsWashington Hilton
$547 for 2 nights, two guests · $274 a night
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Where 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.
- Tour the Capitol and the Library of Congress.
- Pay respects at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Dine along the Wharf on the Southwest waterfront.
Also worth it
- See the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin
Tours and tickets in Washington, D.C.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Washington, D.C. | Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) |
| Flight time | 11h 6m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 926 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Washington, D.C. costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $840 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (The Architect) | $415 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,775 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Miami to Washington, D.C.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $420 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $420 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed for this trip, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Miami.
- The outbound leaves MIA at 5:50 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at DCA at 4:56 PM, one stop, 11h 6m.
- Miami to Washington is 926 miles, so the stop adds a lot to the trip time.
- All three hotels are room only, and only citizenM Washington DC Georgetown offers free cancellation.
- Our rough budget for two is $1,775: $840 for flights, $415 for the hotel and $520 for spending.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$420 per person round trip, or $840 for two, all-in with taxes and fees when we checked. It's on Frontier with one stop, and that's $182 below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and Washington is on the same time as Miami.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 77°F with a 28% chance of showers on Friday, then partly cloudy at 54°F on Saturday and 57°F on Sunday. Lows drop to 40°F, so pack a warm layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. You land at 4:56 PM on Friday, which leaves Saturday and part of Sunday for the Mall, a Smithsonian museum and the Capitol. You'll need to pick your favorites, not see everything.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our rough budget is $1,775 for two: $840 for flights, $415 for two nights at The Architect and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Only citizenM Washington DC Georgetown has free cancellation, at $520 for the stay. The Architect and Washington Hilton don't offer it on the rates we found.
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