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Flight deals from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $227. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..$217 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.
Washington D.C..$227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
Washington D.C..$227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
Washington D.C..$227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
Washington D.C..$229 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.
Washington D.C..$229 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.
Washington D.C..$229 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.
Washington D.C..$229 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.
Washington D.C..$251 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.
Washington D.C..$280 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $280, select.
Washington D.C..$281 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
Washington D.C..$281 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
Washington D.C..$298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Washington D.C..$302 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Washington D.C..$358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Washington D.C..$374 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $1,289
Aug
from $227
Sep
from $216
Oct
from $229
Nov
from $229
Dec
from $229
Jan
from $280
Feb
from $281
Mar
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Apr
from $374
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Jun
from $1,092

Direct flights from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles

Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Charlotte Douglas to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
from $217
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Baltimore Washington International

44km from central Washington D.C.
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Charlotte to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$217
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week264

Finding cheap flights from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles is $216. 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 30 minutes is the average flight time from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles.
American Airlines, PSA Airlines and United fly direct from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles.
As of July 2026, there are 264 flights per week flying from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Charlotte Douglas to Washington Dulles is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 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 Dulles 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.

Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Dulles.

Travelling from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Charlotte.

  • Choose from 58 weekly Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:35.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CLT to IAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Washington DC (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • United is the most punctual carrier offering CLT to IAD flights. A dependable 82.39% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CLT and IAD:

    • Richmond Airport

    • Greenville-Spartanburg Airport

    • Piedmont Triad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • Currently, $115 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $217. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from CLT to IAD, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CLT to IAD.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.

Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)

  • You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.

  • 79% of flights that leave from Charlotte Douglas Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • Washington Dulles Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Washington DC based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When reserving your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CLT to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Philadelphia is another standout destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without dropping by Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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