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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. (CHI-WAS)
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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?
This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. departing in October.What is the cheapest Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route?
Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. costs £197 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 35% cheaper than other Chicago-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is December, where tickets cost £226 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £304 and £298 respectively.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?
The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £299 on average.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?
To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.
Flight prices are typical for this route right now.
Flights to Washington, D.C. from Chicago usually cost between £134 and £255 in October.The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £153 on Frontier (30 Oct–2 Nov).
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest return price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C. were found on Frontier (£153) and Southwest (£225).
Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?
Chicago and Washington, D.C. are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (168 flights per week), American Airlines (104 flights per week), and Southwest (79 flights per week).
How often are flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. delayed?
Weekly flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. historically see delays in approximately 22% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 133 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?
Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?
Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 21% of their flights encountering any delays.
Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?
The average price of round-trip flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.
How many flights are there between Chicago and Washington, D.C. per day?
Each day, there are between 43 and 53 direct flights that take off from Chicago and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 58m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 354 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.
How long does a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. take?
Direct flights cover the 593 miles separating Chicago to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 45m.
What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?
Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 05:00 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 07:45.
What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?
If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. jets off at 21:52 and lands at 00:58.
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Direct departures
Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Monday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Tuesday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Wednesday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Thursday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Friday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Saturday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Sunday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Direct returns
Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Monday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Tuesday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Wednesday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Thursday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Friday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Saturday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more
Sunday
American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines
American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more