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Washington D.C..₹ 2,880 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 May.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 14 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 2,880, select.
Washington D.C..₹ 3,694 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 18 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 3,694, select.
Washington D.C..₹ 4,058 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 5 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 4,058, select.
Washington D.C..₹ 4,092 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 28 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 4,092, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from ₹ 20,102
May
from ₹ 2,880
Jun
from ₹ 4,058
Jul
from ₹ 6,595
Aug
from ₹ 7,402
Sep
from ₹ 3,694
Oct
from ₹ 6,608
Nov
from ₹ 8,669
Dec
from ₹ 9,460
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Chicago to Washington D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found₹ 2,880
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 53 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week754

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, Manassas, and Baltimore Glenn L Martin.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Washington D.C. is ₹ 9,438. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Washington D.C..
Southwest Airlines, United and American Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Washington D.C..
As of April 2024, there are 754 flights per week flying from Chicago to Washington D.C..
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C. is usually May.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Baltimore Washington International – which is 43.6 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 9,438.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C. on Tuesday, 28 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Washington D.C. is Spirit Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Washington Dulles Airport is United.

How to find cheap flights to Washington D.C. (WAS) from Chicago (CHI) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Chicago to Washington D.C.? Return tickets start from ₹ 9,438 and one-way flights to Washington D.C. from Chicago start from ₹ 2,880


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  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Chicago to Washington D.C.. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Washington D.C. from Chicago from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Washington D.C. start from ₹ 2,880 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CHI-WAS ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Washington D.C. from Chicago.
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  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Chicago and Washington D.C.? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Frontier Airlines
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  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C. is May.
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