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Cheap flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. from C$ 204

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — WAS
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or October, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 393

One-way from

C$ 204

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 535

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,007 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 958 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/4-15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 26/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 51m total
  • Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Thu 10/412:46 p.m.SEA - IAD
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/48:40 a.m.IAD - SEA
Nonstop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 393
Thu 20/39:40 p.m.SEA - IAD
Nonstop4h 54mAlaska Airlines
Thu 27/37:31 a.m.IAD - SEA
1 stop16h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 397
Fri 28/312:49 a.m.SEA - IAD
1 stop19h 38mDelta
Sat 5/46:00 a.m.IAD - SEA
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 399
Mon 7/410:55 p.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Mon 14/49:46 a.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Deal found 21/2C$ 407
Tue 18/39:59 p.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Thu 20/38:00 a.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 434
Mon 24/311:48 p.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop8h 56mJetBlue
Sat 29/33:50 p.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop9h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 21/2C$ 441
Wed 30/47:10 a.m.SEA - IAD
2 stops12h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/55:35 p.m.IAD - SEA
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 21/2C$ 443
Wed 12/39:10 a.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Mon 17/35:55 p.m.DCA - SEA
2 stops17h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 22/2C$ 451
Thu 17/46:33 p.m.SEA - IAD
1 stop13h 57mSun Country Air
Sun 20/47:30 a.m.IAD - SEA
1 stop12h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 22/2C$ 461
Tue 29/47:08 a.m.SEA - DCA
2 stops10h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/42:00 p.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 541
Tue 1/76:00 p.m.SEA - IAD
1 stop8h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/77:00 a.m.IAD - SEA
1 stop9h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 562
Sun 23/22:02 p.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop19h 11mFrontier
Tue 25/21:03 p.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop26h 33mFrontier
Deal found 21/2C$ 710

Find flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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Fly from

Seattle

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 10/4

12:46 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

Nonstop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/4

8:40 a.m.-11:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 52m

C$ 393

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 20/3

9:40 p.m.-5:34 a.m.

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/3

7:31 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop16h 04m

C$ 397

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 28/3

12:49 a.m.-11:27 p.m.

1 stop19h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/4

6:00 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 33m

C$ 399

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 7/4

10:55 p.m.-11:26 a.m.

1 stop9h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 14/4

9:46 a.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop7h 41m

C$ 407

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 18/3

9:59 p.m.-5:58 p.m.

1 stop16h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/3

8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 434

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 24/3

11:48 p.m.-11:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/3

3:50 p.m.-10:38 p.m.

1 stop9h 48m

C$ 441

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 30/4

7:10 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops12h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/5

5:30 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 443

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/3

9:10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 17/3

5:55 p.m.-8:25 a.m.

2 stops17h 30m

C$ 451

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 17/4

6:33 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop13h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/4

7:30 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 461

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 29/4

7:08 a.m.-9:05 p.m.

2 stops10h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 30/4

2:00 p.m.-7:01 p.m.

1 stop8h 01m

C$ 541

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 256). Flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

The most flights from SEA to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Seattle to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Seattle/Tacoma Intl; the airport handles an average of 25 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Seattle airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 18.4 km journey to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from Seattle’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 393, United Airlines will fly you from Seattle to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 397 and C$ 399, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 204. Users have also found prices from C$ 204 and C$ 209 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay C$ 1,387, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 535. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around C$ 294.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 256). Flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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