Popular airlines from Austin to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Austin to Washington D.C., including United Airlines, United Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Austin to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Austin to Washington D.C. in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 297, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 355.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Austin to Washington D.C.

The distance between Austin and Washington D.C. is approximately 2,118.83km. It takes around 3 hours 13 minutes on average to fly from Austin to Washington D.C.. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 77
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 168
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,118.83km
Average flight time3 hours 13 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Austin–Washington D.C. route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Austin (AUS) to Washington D.C. (WAS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 77 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AUS to IAD on Mon, Mar 9), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 168 departing on Fri, Mar 13 and returning on Mon, Mar 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Austin to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 13 minutes to fly from Austin (AUS) to Washington D.C. (WAS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Austin to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 16 flight per week flying from Austin to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/-/-/W/T/F/S -- UA525 (07:30)
  • To find best deals on flights from Austin to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Mar 9, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 77.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Austin to Washington D.C. is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Austin to Washington D.C. on February 22, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 90.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dulles International Airport (AUS-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • The time difference between Washington D.C. and Austin is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Austin to Washington D.C.

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Austin to Washington D.C.?

The average fare for all direct flights from Austin to Washington D.C.. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest direct flights from Austin to Washington D.C., with prices starting from S$ 222.

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S$ 222
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Jetblue Airways
S$ 280
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Delta Air Lines
S$ 343
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
S$ 425
United Airlines
American Airlines
S$ 500
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Which airline operates the most frequent flights from Austin to Washington D.C.?

Total number of flights from Austin to Washington D.C. operated by all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Austin to Washington D.C., with 19 flights per week.

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19
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Lufthansa
8
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Brussels Airlines
7
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American Airlines
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How many flights operate daily from Austin to Washington D.C.?

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from Austin to Washington D.C.. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Friday is the day with the most flights from Austin to Washington D.C., while Tuesday has the fewest.

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19
Mon
18
Tue
18
Wed
22
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29
Fri
23
Sat
19
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