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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Flights from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC depart on average 114 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $248 but you can travel from only $141 by train.
There are 32 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:51, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 1h 34m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $248 |
Flights per day 114 |
Direct flights 32 |
Fastest flight 1h 34m |
First flight 5:51 AM |
Last flight 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $141. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $141, and a flight costs an average of $248.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$248 Average price | $141 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC:
A train is $106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $248.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
The table below shows live departures for Dover, NJ to Washington, DC flights for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:10 PM Dover, NJ | 1h48 | 10:58 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Dover, NJ to Washington, DC flights use the Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Dulles International Airport. Use this guide to compare Dover, NJ and Washington, DC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
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