฿3,870 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA)

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Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿3,870 for one-way flights and ฿7,390 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United
Fri, 12 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿7,390 Return, found 6 days ago
฿7,390
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 12 Sep from Chicago to Washington, returning Sun, 14 Sep, priced at ฿7,390 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿7,805 Return, found 6 days ago
฿7,805
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Chicago to Washington, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at ฿7,805 found 6 days ago
United
Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿7,805 Return, found 6 days ago
฿7,805
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Chicago to Washington, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at ฿7,805 found 6 days ago
United
Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿7,815 Return, found 6 days ago
฿7,815
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Chicago to Washington, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at ฿7,815 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿8,135 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,135
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Chicago to Washington, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at ฿8,135 found 6 days ago
United
Fri, 12 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿8,200 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,200
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 12 Sep from Chicago to Washington, returning Sun, 14 Sep, priced at ฿8,200 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 12 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿8,210 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,210
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 12 Sep from Chicago to Washington, returning Sun, 14 Sep, priced at ฿8,210 found 6 days ago
United
Fri, 12 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿8,530 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,530
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 12 Sep from Chicago to Washington, returning Sun, 14 Sep, priced at ฿8,530 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 12 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿8,850 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,850
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 12 Sep from Chicago to Washington, returning Sun, 14 Sep, priced at ฿8,850 found 6 days ago
United
Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
฿8,950 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,950
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Chicago to Washington, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at ฿8,950 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿3,452 - ฿5,280 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Chicago to Washington route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Return price
฿7,390
Distance
976 km
Average flight time
2 hours 54 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from ORD to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Round-trip flights between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and National Airport start from ฿7,390. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book now to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from O'Hare Airport to DCA?
This differs between air carriers, as each one has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to National Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for ORD to DCA flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from ORD to National Airport?
The distance from ORD (ORD) to DCA (DCA) is only 980 kilometres. You'll be walking down the air bridge and grabbing your bags from the carousel in no time at all.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
United Airlines (UA) is one of the top choices for many travellers flying between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and National Airport. Choose from the 321 flights it offers on this route each month. You could also check out the fares available with American Airlines (AA). This carrier operates 273 flights a month between Chicago and Arlington.
Are ORD to National Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Airline tickets from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are available up to a year before departure on Expedia. And although you may nab a great last-minute deal, it's never a sure thing. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid ending up with the dreaded middle seat! We're always updating our fares to bring you the best bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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