- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the most visited museums in the city, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and major natural science collections.
Flights from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $147 (€119) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by bus.
There are 16 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 1h 25m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $147 (€119) |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 16 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$247
Average price
$571
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Flights per day
74
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC will cost around $571 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $247.
Of the 74 flights that leave Charlotte, NC for Washington, DC onTue, Jun 16, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct flights cover the 529 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the longest flights will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA3440 · UA1550
UA3442 · UA1550
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AA1318Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$380 Average price | $164 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $164 (€132).
A bus is $292 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $380 (€307).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC flights for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA6203 | 2:53 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h37 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3456 · UA2677 | 3:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h10 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3456 · UA4457 | 3:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h03 | 9:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1622 | 4:15 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h31 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2379+ AA5347 | 4:33 PM Douglas International Airport | 3h37 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2379+ AA4029 | 4:33 PM Douglas International Airport | 4h57 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3263 | 4:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h32 | 6:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3468 · UA1784 | 5:51 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h28 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2953 | 6:04 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h29 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2394+ AA4029 | 6:11 PM Douglas International Airport | 3h19 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2386 | 6:25 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h35 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4718 · UA2829 | 6:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h43 | 12:33 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1495 | 7:03 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h36 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3998 | 7:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h36 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA527 | 8:28 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h31 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1269 | 10:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h25 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1318 | 10:39 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h28 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1450 | 10:48 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h25 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
UA6279 | 6:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h29 | 7:29 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA798 · UA642 · UA1831 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA798 · UA1413 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h28 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA798 · UA4172 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA798 · UA1739 · UA413 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 12h08 | 7:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA798 · UA1739 · UA2065 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h50 | 3:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA575 · UA1720 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h20 | 4:20 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA575 · UA2311 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 6h57 | 1:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA575 · UA2366 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA575 · UA654 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h03 | 4:03 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5219 | 7:20 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h30 | 8:50 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1977 | 8:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h29 | 9:29 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1635 | 8:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h26 | 9:26 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1304 · UA2684 · UA1831 | 8:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h30 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1304 · UA2653 | 8:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h49 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1304 · UA1381 | 8:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h59 | 1:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1304 · UA1869 | 8:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 6h07 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1304 · UA1550 | 8:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h02 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1304 · UA2668 | 8:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 6h17 | 2:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1304 · UA1332 | 8:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h25 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2825 | 9:21 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h29 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3440 · UA356 · UA2634 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 11h06 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3440 · UA1332 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 6h06 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3440 · UA1550 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h43 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3440 · UA752 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h28 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4012 | 10:27 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h28 | 11:55 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2363+ AA4700 | 11:04 AM Douglas International Airport | 3h43 | 2:47 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5220 | 11:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h31 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3448 · UA3603 · UA4810 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h04 | 9:13 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3448 · UA4433 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h14 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3448 · UA1992 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h23 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3448 · UA1848 · UA2634 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h21 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3448 · UA1213 · UA1997 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h21 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3448 · UA4486 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h48 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3448 · UA3591 · UA3449 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h09 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5527 | 11:14 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h45 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA846 | 11:35 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h28 | 1:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6236 · UA1478 | 11:48 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h02 | 6:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA625 | 11:48 AM Douglas International Airport | 6h43 | 6:31 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA2332 | 11:48 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h18 | 9:06 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA2388 | 11:48 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h58 | 8:46 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA1941 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h22 | 6:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA664 · UA6244 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h05 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3442 · UA1550 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h17 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA2437 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h12 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA303 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h36 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA2202 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h32 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA5401 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h27 | 7:17 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2573+ AA4407 | 1:02 PM Douglas International Airport | 3h58 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5789+ AA4003 | 1:05 PM Douglas International Airport | 3h40 | 4:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2390+ AA5367 | 1:22 PM Douglas International Airport | 3h52 | 5:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3450 · UA4432 | 2:27 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h21 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3450 · UA2677 | 2:27 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h33 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3450 · UA3447 · UA3449 | 2:27 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h51 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2839 | 2:38 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h35 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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One of the most visited museums in the city, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and major natural science collections.
Flagship museum for aviation and space exploration, featuring iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and interactive exhibits.
Powerful museum covering African American history, culture, and achievements through immersive exhibitions.
The city’s central ceremonial landscape, lined with major museums, memorials, and classic Washington views.
Historic neighborhood of cobbled streets, waterfront paths, and Federal-era architecture, ideal for walking and photos.
Scenic waterfront loop famous for cherry blossoms and close-up access to several major memorials.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually smoky and spicy, served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet-tangy sauce strongly associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly paired with fried chicken and fries. It is a distinctive local flavor locals recognize immediately.
Regional blue crab from nearby Chesapeake waters, often served steamed and heavily seasoned. It reflects the Mid-Atlantic seafood traditions closely tied to Washington dining.
An established downtown institution known for oysters, crab cakes, and classic American seafood near the White House, with an elegant old-school atmosphere.
Busy, established French brasserie in Logan Circle known for polished service, a classic dining room, and consistently popular bistro dishes.
Historic casual landmark on U Street, famous for half-smokes, chili dogs, and classic Washington comfort food in a lively, nostalgic setting.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining near central areas and major attractions.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars. Taxis: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Tips are expected for table service.
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