Flights to Washington, D.C.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is served by two major airports, with a third option nearby. Here's what to know before you search flights to Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
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Flying Into Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is a capital-region market split across three airports. Most commercial flights land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), though Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) are worth knowing about depending on where you're headed once you land.
Airlines with a notable presence on Washington, D.C. routes include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines. Nonstop availability depends on your origin city — larger markets are more likely to have direct service, while smaller cities may route through a connecting hub.
Airports Serving Washington, D.C.
| Primary airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) |
|---|---|
| Alternative | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) — farther out, more international routes |
| Alternative | Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) — a Southwest hub roughly 30 miles from D.C. |
| State | District of Columbia |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.
DCA, IAD, or BWI — which is best for D.C.?
Reagan National (DCA) is closest to downtown and convenient for domestic trips, Dulles (IAD) handles more international and some domestic routes farther from the city, and BWI is a Southwest hub about 30 miles away that can offer lower fares.
Are there flight restrictions at DCA?
Reagan National has a perimeter rule limiting the distance of most nonstop flights, so some longer domestic routes are only available from Dulles or BWI instead.
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