- 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 Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $180 (€147) but you can travel from only $97 (€79) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 530 miles (854 km) distance in 1h 50m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 530 miles (854 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $180 (€147) |
Flights per day 40 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$180
Average price
$181
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
854 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC will cost around $181 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
Of the 2 flights that leave Grand Rapids, MI for Washington, DC onSun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 854 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 7 h 18 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 530 miles (854 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$281 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 5m Average total duration 22h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 44m Average total duration 22h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC costing on average $256 (€209).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC costing on average $281 (€230).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 14m.
Bus takes on average 22h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA5301 | 5:08 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 1h51 | 6:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3651 · UA482 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h59 | 9:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3718 · UA4172 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3718 · UA1413 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h28 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3718 · UA4181 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 8h23 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3230 · AA2825 | 6:01 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h49 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3230+ AA5527 | 6:01 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h58 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3230+ AA5220 | 6:01 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h41 | 12:42 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3230+ AA5270 | 6:01 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h27 | 1:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2859 · AA2915 | 6:04 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h31 | 12:35 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2099 · UA2653 | 7:10 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h44 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2099 · UA2277 | 7:10 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h42 | 11:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2648 · UA1418 | 8:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h17 | 3:17 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2648 · UA2087 | 8:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h53 | 3:53 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2648 · UA2853 | 8:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h58 | 5:58 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6391+ AA1675 | 10:10 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h19 | 4:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4561 · UA1332 | 11:38 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h52 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4561 · UA1550 | 11:38 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h29 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1890 · AA3263 | 11:41 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h20 | 5:01 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1890 · AA2839 | 11:41 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h32 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1890 · AA1622 | 11:41 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h22 | 5:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5200 | 11:42 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 1h52 | 1:34 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3623 · UA4457 | 12:15 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h38 | 9:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3623 · UA3529 | 12:15 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 8h54 | 9:09 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3623 · UA4486 | 12:15 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h42 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3623 · UA1992 | 12:15 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h17 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5636 · AA5614 | 1:23 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h36 | 4:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2138 · UA5867 · UA6362 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h26 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2138 · UA2357 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h16 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2138 · UA2437 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h08 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2138 · UA1550 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h13 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1787+ AA6395 | 2:25 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h35 | 9:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6395+ AA1187 | 2:25 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h34 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6395+ AA3866 | 2:25 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h33 | 11:58 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6395+ AA4468 | 2:25 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 8h03 | 10:28 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6395+ AA4717 | 2:25 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h03 | 7:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5535 · AA5019 | 3:23 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h22 | 8:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4417 · UA2357 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h33 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4417 · UA303 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h55 | 9:32 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4417 · UA2202 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h45 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2745 · UA2408 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h55 | 11:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4417 · UA1369 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h32 | 9:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2745 · UA709 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h53 | 11:30 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3625 · UA4457 | 4:38 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h15 | 9:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3625 · UA1784 | 4:38 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h41 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3625 · UA3529 | 4:38 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h31 | 9:09 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4036 · UA2767 | 5:07 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h24 | 12:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1187+ AA3715 | 5:09 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h50 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4468+ AA3715 | 5:09 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h19 | 10:28 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3715 · AA3866 | 5:09 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h49 | 11:58 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1891 · AA1450 | 5:34 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h39 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1891 · AA1318 | 5:34 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h33 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1891 · AA1269 | 5:34 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h20 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1891 · AA527 | 5:34 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h20 | 9:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1866 · UA2160 | 6:50 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h04 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4415 · UA2829 | 8:00 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h33 | 12:33 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4415 · UA1015 | 8:00 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h59 | 12:59 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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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