Washington, D.C., United States: trips from $344
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, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$344 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
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the highest fare we saw for these dates
Lowest fares to Washington, D.C. by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $262 | 6 |
| Raleigh-Durham | $310 | 1 |
| Buffalo | $326 | 3 |
| Chicago | $354 | 9 |
| Charlotte | $382 | 1 |
| New York | $382 | 9 |
| Miami | $420 | 4 |
| Boston | $444 | 1 |
| Hartford | $569 | 2 |
| Albany | $807 | 1 |
| Providence | $855 | 2 |
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 for US citizens | no |
| 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 US citizens need a passport for Washington, D.C.?
No. Washington, D.C. is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. from San Juan, Oct 16–18, 2026, from $344 per person round trip, 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 $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.