- Must visit
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Historic estate museum of George Washington with the mansion, education center, gardens, and exhibitions. One of the region's signature heritage sites and a major priority visit.
Flights from Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $134 (€110) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 3h 58m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $134 (€110) |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 3h 58m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 5 days |
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$226
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA will cost around $226 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
Of the 2 flights that leave Virginia Beach, VA for Alexandria, VA onMon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct flights cover the 236 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the longest flights will take 6 h 21 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 train as it is the most popular option from Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$296 Average price | $74 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $248 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $296 (€243).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 16m.
The table below shows live departures for Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2825+ AA5985 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 5h45 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3168 · AA1977 | 5:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 4h24 | 9:29 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5985+ AA846 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h56 | 1:01 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3168+ AA5219 | 5:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 3h45 | 8:50 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3168 · AA1635 | 5:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 4h21 | 9:26 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5985+ AA1635 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 4h21 | 9:26 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5985+ AA1977 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 4h24 | 9:29 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5985+ AA1622 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 12h41 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3168 · AA2825 | 5:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h45 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5985+ AA5219 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 3h45 | 8:50 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5985+ AA5220 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h31 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3712 · UA4442 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 3h42 | 9:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3712 · UA4172 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 6h33 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3712 · UA3631 · UA6265 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h31 | 4:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3712 · UA1413 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h38 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3712 · UA3504 · UA6203 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h40 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5520 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 1h00 | 7:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1869 · UA1381 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h04 | 1:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1869 · UA669 · UA3688 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1869 · UA1111 · UA3688 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1869 · UA2277 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h52 | 11:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1869 · UA490 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h59 | 11:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1869 · UA2653 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h54 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 1h02 | 7:07 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2825+ AA5036 | 6:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 4h02 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA1332 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA2668 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 6h22 | 2:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA2653 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h54 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA1869 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 6h12 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA2189 · UA6244 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h55 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3717 · UA3533 · UA3998 | 10:44 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h36 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3717 · UA4433 | 10:44 AM Norfolk International Airport | 4h39 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3717 · UA4181 | 10:44 AM Norfolk International Airport | 3h40 | 2:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3717 · UA2485 · UA3520 | 10:44 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h22 | 9:06 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3717 · UA1992 | 10:44 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h48 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2066 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 1h03 | 11:48 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4760 · UA1821 · UA6244 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h07 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4760 · UA1314 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 6h24 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4760 · UA1332 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h42 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4760 · UA1550 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h18 | 6:06 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4760 · UA2437 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h14 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4760 · UA664 · UA6244 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h07 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5336 | 11:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 1h14 | 12:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5869+ AA1622 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 6h34 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5869+ AA2386 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 8h48 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2953+ AA5869 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 8h21 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5869+ AA1495 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 9h27 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5869+ AA1318 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 12h55 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5869+ AA2839 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 5h01 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5869+ AA527 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 10h47 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4473 · AA4590 | 11:12 AM Norfolk International Airport | 3h46 | 2:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6121+ AA5636 | 12:53 PM Norfolk International Airport | 4h07 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2254 · AA2386 | 1:11 PM Norfolk International Airport | 6h49 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2254 · AA1622 | 1:11 PM Norfolk International Airport | 4h35 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2254 · AA2953 | 1:11 PM Norfolk International Airport | 6h22 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2255 · AA3263 | 2:27 PM Norfolk International Airport | 3h55 | 6:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2255 · AA2386 | 2:27 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h33 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2255 · AA2953 | 2:27 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h06 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4363 | 3:00 PM Norfolk International Airport | 1h10 | 4:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5868+ AA1495 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 5h30 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5868+ AA1450 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 9h04 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5868+ AA2953 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 4h24 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5868+ AA1269 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 8h45 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5868+ AA527 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 6h50 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5868+ AA2386 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 4h51 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1318+ AA5868 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 8h58 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5859+ AA5019 | 3:33 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h12 | 8:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3556 · UA2160 | 5:09 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h45 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4749+ AA5019 | 5:16 PM Norfolk International Airport | 3h29 | 8:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4359 · AA4336 | 5:26 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h48 | 11:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5338 | 5:41 PM Norfolk International Airport | 1h14 | 6:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3670 · UA4457 | 5:44 PM Norfolk International Airport | 4h09 | 9:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3670 · UA1784 | 5:44 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h35 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4164 · AA3866 | 6:29 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h30 | 11:59 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1269+ AA5339 | 6:32 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h22 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1450+ AA5339 | 6:32 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h41 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4810 | 7:59 PM Norfolk International Airport | 1h14 | 9:13 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5867+ AA1635 | 8:01 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 13h25 | 9:26 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5867+ AA1269 | 8:01 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 3h53 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5867+ AA1318 | 8:01 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 4h06 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5867+ AA1450 | 8:01 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 4h12 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2913 · AA1450 | 8:18 PM Norfolk International Airport | 3h55 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2913 · AA1318 | 8:18 PM Norfolk International Airport | 3h49 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2913 · AA1269 | 8:18 PM Norfolk International Airport | 3h36 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Alexandria — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alexandria trip today.
Historic estate museum of George Washington with the mansion, education center, gardens, and exhibitions. One of the region's signature heritage sites and a major priority visit.
Well-known waterfront art center with working artist studios and galleries. Popular for browsing local art and meeting artists in a historic industrial building.
City history museum in a landmark Greek Revival building, covering Alexandria's past from colonial times through the present. A compact and worthwhile local introduction.
The city's signature historic district with brick sidewalks, preserved rowhouses, boutiques, and waterfront access. Essential for first-time visitors and one of the area's most photogenic places.
Main historic street running through Old Town, lined with shops, galleries, and architecture. A classic walking route and one of Alexandria's most recognizable addresses.
Scenic Potomac waterfront area with promenades, marinas, public art, and views toward Washington. Especially popular for strolling, sunset photos, and social media content.
Small biscuits filled with salty cured Virginia ham, a classic snack tied to Virginia food traditions and often served at gatherings.
Pan-seared cakes made with lump crab meat and minimal filler, reflecting the long culinary influence of the nearby Chesapeake Bay.
Fresh regional oysters served raw with lemon and mignonette, popular across Northern Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic seafood scene.
Long-established upscale Old Town dining room offering refined American cuisine with seasonal Mid-Atlantic ingredients.
Established Old Town seafood and steak restaurant with a classic atmosphere, especially known for regional seafood and crab cakes.
Trusted local favorite for oysters, lobster rolls, and Mid-Atlantic seafood in a relaxed brasserie-style space.
Prices are moderate by U.S. city standards. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, while casual dining is fairly accessible.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA 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 Alexandria, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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