$170 Cheap Flights to Washington

December is the cheapest month to fly to Washington. There's less demand then, so you're likely to snag a great deal. Booking your trip outside of public and school holidays can also help you save.

Choose from 8 US cities offering direct flights to Washington. When booking on Expedia, check the "Direct flights only" filter to find nonstop routes. Fly to Washington from any of these top cities:

• New York
• Orlando
• Boston
• Tampa
• Las Vegas

If you're eager to find cheap flights to Washington, consider traveling outside of peak season. Booking as early as possible is also likely to save you money. Or, look for departures on a different day — Thursday flights are on average 16% cheaper than Sunday departures.* Opt to receive flight price alerts on the Expedia app and you'll be instantly notified as soon as fares fall.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

While booking in advance is usually the best way to save cash, don't panic if your Washington getaway is last minute. You can still get cheap flights to Washington, especially if your plans have a little leeway. Try changing your dates, looking at different ticket types or departing from another hub.

Lock in your flight to Washington two to four months ahead if you're coming in from an international destination. For domestic travel, the timeframe is around 28 days in advance. Lower fares and a wider variety of travel dates, times and seating options are just some of the awesome benefits of booking early.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

You can usually get cheap flights to Washington on a Sunday. Travelers can save around 8% on average compared to booking on a Friday, which is typically the most expensive day to purchase tickets.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

A total of 81 airlines connect 198 airports all over the world to Washington. Here are a few of the top airlines to Washington, where Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the chief entry point:

• Aer Lingus
• British Airways
• Lufthansa
• Iberia

The main hub when you fly to Washington is Gatwick Airport (LGW), but there are other nearby options like Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY). You can also land at Shoreham-By-Sea (ESH-Shoreham) and Chichester (QUG-Chichester - Goodward) when flying to Washington.

You'll be around 20 mi northeast of central Washington after jetting into Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Bundle your accommodations and flights and you could save hundreds of dollars. Better yet, you can add extras like activities and car rentals to your Washington flight and hotel package deal. With Expedia, it's easy to look after all your Washington travel arrangements in one place.

If you bought your flight to Washington within the last 24 hours, you can typically cancel or change it without fees. After that, additional charges may apply depending on the airline's terms of service. For more information, head to our Customer Service Portal. Bear in mind that some flights are non-refundable, so you may be issued a credit for a future trip in place of a direct refund. When searching on Expedia, use the "Changes included" or "No cancel fee" boxes to find tickets with flexible change policies.