- Must visit
Taubman Museum of Art
Major downtown art museum with rotating exhibitions and a striking contemporary building; the city’s leading visual arts venue.
Flights from Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $185 (€152) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 193 miles (312 km) distance in 1h 18m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 193 miles (312 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $185 (€152) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 18m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$226
Average price
$319
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Flights per day
6
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA will cost around $319 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $226.
Of the 6 flights that leave Washington, DC for Roanoke, VA onSun, Jul 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct flights cover the 312 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the longest flights will take 6 h 14 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 Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $185.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$346 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA costing on average $54 (€44).
A train is $295 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA costing on average $346 (€285).
Other travel options to Roanoke, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA flights for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA365+ AA5898 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h40 | 10:40 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1708+ AA5898 | 5:01 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h39 | 10:40 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5898+ AA5054 | 5:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h37 | 10:40 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA4167 · UA2290 · UA5337 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h11 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA4167 · UA1525 · UA5337 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h11 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA709 · UA5405 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 14h48 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA709 · UA5337 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h56 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA2670+ AA5898 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h25 | 10:40 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1581+ AA5898 | 6:18 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h22 | 10:40 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2147 · UA1875 · UA5337 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h38 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA2147 · UA2290 · UA5337 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h38 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA2147 · UA1525 · UA5337 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h38 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
AA1216+ AA5898 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h07 | 10:40 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA5337 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h56 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2396 · UA2053 · UA5405 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h48 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA2396 · UA1875 · UA5337 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h56 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA2749 · UA5337 | 8:16 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h55 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2749 · UA5405 | 8:16 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 12h47 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA6116 · UA714 · UA5405 | 8:19 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h44 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA1061 · UA5337 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h46 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA4335 · UA622 · UA5337 | 8:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h46 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA4368 | 8:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h12 | 9:42 AM Roanoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1518+ AA5900 | 8:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h12 | 2:42 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5900+ AA5219 | 9:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h22 | 2:42 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2774 · UA5337 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h41 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA4184 · UA2788 · UA5405 | 10:10 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h53 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA4184 · UA2053 · UA5405 | 10:10 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h53 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA1252 · UA5337 | 10:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h41 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2201 · UA5337 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h41 | 5:11 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA5405 | 10:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h33 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5900+ AA5264 | 10:37 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h05 | 2:42 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA471 · UA516 · UA5405 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h28 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
UA4420 · UA4597 · UA5405 | 12:45 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h18 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 2 transfers | |
AA5899+ AA5022 | 1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h27 | 7:27 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2331 · UA5405 | 1:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h48 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5899+ AA5220 | 1:16 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h11 | 7:27 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5270+ AA5899 | 1:50 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h37 | 7:27 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5882+ AA5270 | 1:50 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h28 | 10:18 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5270+ AA5834 | 1:50 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h30 | 9:20 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5943+ AA5270 | 1:50 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h09 | 11:59 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1888 · UA5405 | 2:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h58 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA804+ AA5899 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h04 | 7:27 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA804+ AA5882 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h55 | 10:18 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA804+ AA5834 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h57 | 9:20 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1325 · UA5405 | 3:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h33 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1393 · UA5405 | 3:39 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h24 | 9:03 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA3254+ AA4673 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h19 | 12:11 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1630+ AA4673 | 5:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h49 | 12:11 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA2182+ AA5882 | 5:50 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h28 | 10:18 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA2182+ AA5943 | 5:50 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h09 | 11:59 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA791 · UA4186 | 6:38 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 15h08 | 9:46 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA3263+ AA5943 | 7:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h52 | 11:59 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1637+ AA5943 | 8:16 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 3h43 | 11:59 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1450+ AA5943 | 8:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 3h38 | 11:59 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA4897 | 10:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h14 | 11:44 PM Roanoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major downtown art museum with rotating exhibitions and a striking contemporary building; the city’s leading visual arts venue.
Well-known rail and transportation museum featuring locomotives, rail history, automobiles, and aviation exhibits.
Specialized museum dedicated to the famed railroad photographer, with memorable Norfolk and Western night photographs and local rail history.
Large mountain park with scenic drives, overlooks, trails, and access to the famous star; one of the city’s top outdoor areas.
Walkable city center with historic buildings, public art, museums, and event spaces; the main area for first-time visitors.
Scenic viewpoints along the parkway near the city, especially popular for mountain views, foliage, and photography.
Salt-cured, aged ham that is a classic Virginia specialty, often served in biscuits or with red-eye gravy.
A Southern breakfast staple common in Southwest Virginia, featuring flaky biscuits topped with rich sausage gravy.
A beloved Southern spread made with cheese, pimentos, and mayonnaise, often served with crackers or in sandwiches.
A well-regarded neighborhood restaurant known for refined Southern cooking, craft cocktails, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
A popular Roanoke spot serving creative small plates, cocktails, and brunch in a stylish, lively setting.
An iconic long-running diner famous for chili dogs, burgers, and classic late-night counter service with local character.
Roanoke is generally moderate for U.S. travelers, with fairly affordable meals and coffee, while upscale dining costs more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 15-20% is common for good service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for casual service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA flights use the Ronald Reagan National Airport to Roanoke airport pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Roanoke, VA 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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