Cheap flights from Chicago to Washington D.C
Cheap return flights from Chicago to Washington D.C
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Washington D.C flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Spirit Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- American Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Delta Airlines
- United Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
These airlines fly from Chicago to Washington D.C, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
2 hours
This is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Washington D.C.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Chicago/Washington D.C route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Washington D.C and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Chicago to Washington D.C
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Chicago to Washington D.C. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. Spirit Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for £70 from Chicago to Washington D.C. on 10/03/2026 at 07:05.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 1,150 km flight from Chicago to Washington D.C.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Spirit Airlines is a popular budget option for this route, with an average flight duration of 2 hours. After selecting an offer, fill out your information, proceed to payment, and consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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