- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, famous for dinosaur fossils, gemstones, and major family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Flights from Miami, FL to Washington, DC depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 9h 3m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) if you book in advance.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 925 miles (1489 km) distance in 2h 30m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 925 miles (1489 km) |
Average flight duration 9h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$231
Average price
$488
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Flights per day
57
Distance
1489 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL to Washington, DC will cost around $488 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $231.
Of the 57 flights that leave Miami, FL for Washington, DC onTue, May 26, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct flights cover the 1489 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 26 the longest flights will take 2 h 39 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.
UA2798 · UA2829
UA1983 · UA303
UA2106 · UA2829
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AA1634
AA1299
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AA3216
AA1634
AA2915Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $121. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $121, and a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 925 miles (1489 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$339 Average price | $359 Average price | $251 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 3m Average total duration Fastest 9h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 27m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 39m Average total duration 24h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.5 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.7kg 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 Miami, FL to Washington, DC:
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $339 (€273).
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $359 (€290).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 57m.
Bus takes on average 24h 9m.
The table below shows live departures for Miami, FL to Washington, DC flights for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA491 | 6:20 AM Miami International Airport | 2h40 | 9:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2187 · AA846 | 6:20 AM Miami International Airport | 6h45 | 1:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2074 · UA2311 | 6:20 AM Miami International Airport | 7h33 | 1:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2187 · AA2825 | 6:20 AM Miami International Airport | 4h30 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2074 · UA654 | 6:20 AM Miami International Airport | 9h43 | 4:03 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2074 · UA1720 | 6:20 AM Miami International Airport | 10h10 | 4:30 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2090 · AA2088 | 6:40 AM Miami International Airport | 6h19 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1864 · UA642 · UA1831 | 7:07 AM Miami International Airport | 9h28 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2045 · UA2853 | 7:37 AM Miami International Airport | 10h21 | 5:58 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2045 · UA709 | 7:37 AM Miami International Airport | 15h53 | 11:30 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2045 · UA347 | 7:37 AM Miami International Airport | 11h48 | 7:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3085 · AA846 | 7:40 AM Miami International Airport | 5h25 | 1:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1299 | 8:03 AM Miami International Airport | 2h35 | 10:38 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2781 · AA2775 | 8:10 AM Miami International Airport | 5h34 | 1:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3044 · AA846 | 8:40 AM Miami International Airport | 4h25 | 1:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA408 · UA4181 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 5h35 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2417 · UA1720 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 7h42 | 4:30 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2417 · UA303 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 12h38 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2417 · UA654 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 7h15 | 4:03 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2417 · UA2366 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 7h42 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA408 · UA4433 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 6h35 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2417 · UA625 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 9h44 | 6:32 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1712 · AA2104 | 9:03 AM Miami International Airport | 4h41 | 1:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2915 | 9:58 AM Miami International Airport | 2h39 | 12:37 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2433 · UA1848 · UA2634 | 11:12 AM Miami International Airport | 10h18 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1606 | 12:09 PM Miami International Airport | 2h44 | 2:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1983 · UA2437 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 6h32 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA456 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 7h40 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA303 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 8h56 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA2202 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 8h52 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA1369 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 8h39 | 9:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2435 | 1:10 PM Miami International Airport | 2h43 | 3:53 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3310 | 1:42 PM Miami International Airport | 2h44 | 4:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3244 | 3:35 PM Miami International Airport | 2h43 | 6:18 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1634 | 3:41 PM Miami International Airport | 2h39 | 6:20 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA985 · AA1495 | 3:57 PM Miami International Airport | 4h43 | 8:40 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2106 · UA2829 | 4:06 PM Miami International Airport | 8h27 | 12:33 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2106 · UA2160 | 4:06 PM Miami International Airport | 6h48 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2106 · UA1015 | 4:06 PM Miami International Airport | 8h53 | 12:59 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2072 · AA958 | 4:46 PM Miami International Airport | 6h40 | 11:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2375+ AA4029 | 4:50 PM Miami International Airport | 4h40 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1216 · UA1887 | 4:53 PM Miami International Airport | 7h38 | 12:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2147 · AA958 | 5:35 PM Miami International Airport | 5h51 | 11:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2798 · UA2829 | 5:39 PM Miami International Airport | 6h54 | 12:33 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2798 · UA1015 | 5:39 PM Miami International Airport | 7h20 | 12:59 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA667 | 6:25 PM Miami International Airport | 2h35 | 9:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3131 · AA1318 | 7:03 PM Miami International Airport | 5h04 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2803 · AA958 | 7:11 PM Miami International Airport | 4h15 | 11:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2648 | 7:17 PM Miami International Airport | 2h43 | 10:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2897 | 8:40 PM Miami International Airport | 2h41 | 11:21 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3216 | 9:17 PM Miami International Airport | 2h38 | 11:55 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA708 | 10:00 PM Miami International Airport | 2h41 | 12:41 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, famous for dinosaur fossils, gemstones, and major family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Premier art museum with masterworks from the Middle Ages to modern times, plus a celebrated sculpture garden and strong temporary exhibitions.
Iconic Smithsonian museum covering aviation and space exploration, with historic aircraft and spacecraft that make it a top draw in the city.
Washington’s signature civic landscape lined with museums and monuments, ideal for walking and the city’s top first-time visitor area.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, rowhouses, shopping, and scenic walks along the canal and river.
Scenic walking area around the water framed by major memorials, especially famous during cherry blossom season.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually a coarse smoked pork-and-beef link served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet, tangy, slightly spicy sauce closely associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly served with fried chicken and fries. It is a distinctive local condiment.
An oversized late-night pizza slice popular in nightlife areas of Washington, especially Adams Morgan. It is a recognizable local fast-food tradition.
An established, upscale-casual saloon near the White House known for oysters, crab cakes, and other classic Washington and Mid-Atlantic dishes.
Acclaimed Indian restaurant known for refined cooking and a polished dining room. A standout for one of Washington’s most celebrated restaurant experiences.
One of Washington’s best-known restaurants, offering classic French bistro fare in an elegant, energetic space that is popular with locals and visitors.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though casual food is still manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and hotel staff a few dollars.
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