- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and broad family-friendly exhibits.
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 $73 (€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 $73 (€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
$298
Average price
$395
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Flights per day
59
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 $395 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $298.
Of the 59 flights that leave Miami, FL for Washington, DC onFri, Jul 10, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 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 34 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 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.
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AA2897Omio 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 $119. 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 $119, and a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 925 miles (1489 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$332 Average price | $353 Average price | $246 Average price Cheapest | $222 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 $86 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $332 (€273).
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $353 (€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, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA491 | 6:00 AM Miami International Airport | 2h41 | 8:41 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2187 · AA2825 | 6:21 AM Miami International Airport | 4h29 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1864 · UA1992 | 7:07 AM Miami International Airport | 9h25 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1864 · UA4172 | 7:07 AM Miami International Airport | 5h16 | 12:23 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 · UA1646 | 7:37 AM Miami International Airport | 15h53 | 11:30 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3085 · AA846 | 7:57 AM Miami International Airport | 5h06 | 1:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3085+ AA5527 | 7:57 AM Miami International Airport | 5h02 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3085+ AA5220 | 7:57 AM Miami International Airport | 4h41 | 12:38 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1299 | 8:02 AM Miami International Airport | 2h36 | 10:38 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3044 · AA846 | 8:40 AM Miami International Airport | 4h23 | 1:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA408 · UA4472 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 5h35 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National 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 · UA1992 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 7h44 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2417 · UA1720 | 8:48 AM Miami International Airport | 7h42 | 4:30 PM Baltimore/Washington 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 | 9h43 | 6:31 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2915 | 9:59 AM Miami International Airport | 2h38 | 12:37 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2080 · UA4486 | 11:12 AM Miami International Airport | 5h45 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2080 · UA3596 · UA6362 | 11:12 AM Miami International Airport | 10h08 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2080 · UA1992 | 11:12 AM Miami International Airport | 5h20 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2080 · UA1848 · UA2634 | 11:12 AM Miami International Airport | 10h18 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1606 | 11:59 AM Miami International Airport | 2h45 | 2:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA470 · UA1373 | 12:29 PM Miami International Airport | 10h14 | 10:43 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA470 · UA2296 | 12:29 PM Miami International Airport | 8h37 | 9:06 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA470 · UA2388 | 12:29 PM Miami International Airport | 8h17 | 8:46 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA1369 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 8h40 | 9:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA456 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 7h39 | 8:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA5552 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 6h47 | 7:17 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA2437 | 12:30 PM Miami International Airport | 6h32 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA440 | 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 | |
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 | 3:30 PM Miami International Airport | 2h43 | 6:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1634 | 3:44 PM Miami International Airport | 2h42 | 6:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA985 · AA1495 | 4:01 PM Miami International Airport | 4h35 | 8:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2106 · UA2160 | 4:10 PM Miami International Airport | 6h44 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2106 · UA675 | 4:10 PM Miami International Airport | 8h18 | 12:28 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2106 · UA2766 | 4:10 PM Miami International Airport | 8h35 | 12:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5251+ AA3457 | 4:30 PM Miami International Airport | 4h30 | 9:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1216 · UA2224 | 4:53 PM Miami International Airport | 7h06 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1216 · UA2775 | 4:53 PM Miami International Airport | 7h38 | 12:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2691 · UA1784 | 5:22 PM Miami International Airport | 5h57 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA400 · AA527 | 5:23 PM Miami International Airport | 4h57 | 10:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA400+ AA5549 | 5:23 PM Miami International Airport | 4h42 | 10:05 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2311 · UA2766 | 5:32 PM Miami International Airport | 7h13 | 12:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2311 · UA675 | 5:32 PM Miami International Airport | 6h56 | 12:28 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA667 | 6:25 PM Miami International Airport | 2h34 | 8:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2648 | 7:05 PM Miami International Airport | 2h43 | 9:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3131 · AA1269 | 7:10 PM Miami International Airport | 4h43 | 11:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3131 · AA1242 | 7:10 PM Miami International Airport | 5h00 | 12:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3131 · AA1318 | 7:10 PM Miami International Airport | 5h04 | 12:14 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2803 · AA958 | 7:19 PM Miami International Airport | 4h18 | 11:37 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2897 | 8:30 PM Miami International Airport | 2h39 | 11:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3216 | 9:12 PM Miami International Airport | 2h40 | 11:52 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA708 | 10:10 PM Miami International Airport | 2h39 | 12:49 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Washington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Washington trip today.
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and broad family-friendly exhibits.
Flagship Smithsonian museum covering aviation and spaceflight, with iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and major interactive exhibits.
Premier art museum with strong collections from the Middle Ages to modern art, plus sculpture garden and rotating exhibitions.
The city’s grand ceremonial park lined with Smithsonian museums, memorials, and iconic government buildings.
Historic neighborhood of cobblestone streets, waterfront walks, rowhouses, and some of Washington’s most photogenic corners.
Scenic waterside loop famous for cherry blossoms and views of major memorials, especially popular for sunrise and spring visits.
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 closely associated with Washington carryout culture, often paired with fried chicken wings and fries. It is a local comfort-food staple.
Steamed or picked blue crab from the nearby Chesapeake region is deeply tied to local food traditions. It is especially popular in warmer months.
Celebrated upscale restaurant with creative small plates and a warm, energetic atmosphere. It is one of Washington’s best-known modern dining destinations.
A classic, long-running Washington institution known for oysters, crab cakes, and traditional American fare in an elegant historic atmosphere.
Bustling brasserie known for polished French classics, strong brunch, and a stylish dining room that is popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are high for hotels and dining, especially downtown. Free museums help balance daily costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Miami, FL to Washington, DC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Miami, FL to Washington, DC flights use the Miami International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Dulles International Airport. Use this guide to compare Miami, FL and Washington, DC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Miami International Airport is 3 km from Miami city centre. Public transport options include:
Miami International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
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 Miami International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Miami International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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