Flying from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): What you need to know
Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Washington DC's main airport, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for reserving a flight from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) leaving from this terminal.
Roanoke (where Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to ROA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
With more travellers during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check if flying out of IAD makes more sense for your journey.
You can board a direct flight from Washington DC to ROA with United Airlines. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of IAD.
United is the top choice for travellers flying from IAD to ROA.
United is the most punctual carrier flying between Washington Dulles International Airport and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, with 78.74% of its services reaching their destination on time.
IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to keeping flights on track, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ROA instead:
You'll find ROA at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Roanoke. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
At the moment, $329 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $337. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to ROA if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Roanoke based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Washington DC to ROA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Roanoke, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Roanoke
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Roanoke:
Taubman Museum of Art and Harrison Museum of African-American Culture are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Roanoke itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out O. Winston Link Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Roanoke has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south of Roanoke, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 209 kilometres southeast of Roanoke, Raleigh is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.