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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — WAS
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or July, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 358

One-way from

C$ 204

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 534

Good round-trip deal

C$ 205 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 7/10-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 15 August 2025.

Tue 7/101:02 p.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop20h 02mFrontier
Sun 12/107:00 a.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop27h 33mFrontier
Deal found 14/8C$ 358
Thu 21/84:40 p.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop16h 31mFrontier
Tue 26/86:00 p.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 14/8C$ 364
Tue 19/86:41 a.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Tue 26/86:00 p.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 14/8C$ 371
Thu 21/84:40 p.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop16h 31mFrontier
Mon 25/86:00 p.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 14/8C$ 374
Tue 19/86:41 a.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Fri 22/86:00 p.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 14/8C$ 380
Wed 5/118:44 a.m.SEA - IAD
Nonstop4h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 26/116:41 p.m.IAD - SEA
Nonstop5h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/8C$ 381
Wed 29/101:52 p.m.SEA - DCA
Nonstop5h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 2/118:00 a.m.DCA - SEA
Nonstop6h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/8C$ 382
Fri 12/99:55 p.m.SEA - IAD
Nonstop5h 06mDelta
Fri 19/97:35 a.m.IAD - SEA
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 15/8C$ 382
Wed 29/107:10 a.m.SEA - IAD
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 4/115:45 p.m.IAD - SEA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 14/8C$ 389
Tue 7/104:20 p.m.SEA - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 12/106:25 a.m.IAD - SEA
Nonstop5h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/8C$ 391
Tue 19/86:41 a.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Sat 23/81:00 p.m.DCA - SEA
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 14/8C$ 393
Wed 8/106:30 a.m.SEA - DCA
1 stop11h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 15/108:00 a.m.DCA - SEA
Nonstop5h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/8C$ 396

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Seattle

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 7/10

1:02 p.m.-12:04 p.m.

1 stop20h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/10

7:00 a.m.-7:33 a.m.

1 stop27h 33m

C$ 358

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/11

8:44 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

Nonstop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 26/11

6:41 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

Nonstop5h 56m

C$ 381

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 20/11

1:52 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 23/11

8:00 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop6h 05m

C$ 382

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 16/9

9:55 p.m.-6:01 a.m.

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 23/9

7:35 a.m.-10:16 a.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

C$ 382

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/10

1:46 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 18/10

8:00 a.m.-10:57 a.m.

Nonstop5h 57m

C$ 382

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 6/11

1:52 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/11

8:00 a.m.-11:03 a.m.

Nonstop6h 03m

C$ 382

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/9

9:55 p.m.-5:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

7:35 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 382

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 29/10

1:52 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/11

8:00 a.m.-11:03 a.m.

Nonstop6h 03m

C$ 382

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - DCA

SEADCA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/9

1:35 p.m.-9:44 p.m.

Nonstop5h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 16/9

8:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 382

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/10

4:48 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/10

7:35 a.m.-10:28 a.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

C$ 382

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

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 8 August 2025.

Booking 60 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 15 August 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% 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 10 August 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 15 August 2025.

The most flights from SEA to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Seattle to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 383.

What’s the fastest layover option from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 55m.

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 15 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C., such as Delta and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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 34 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 264, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Seattle to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 50% 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 204. Users have also found prices from C$ 206 and C$ 211 on Southwest and Sun Country Air, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Seattle, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Austrian Airlines (85%), Brussels Airlines (85%), Lufthansa( 83%).

  • 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$ 879, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 389. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around C$ 363.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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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