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Taubman Museum of Art
A leading art museum in Downtown Roanoke known for its striking contemporary architecture and rotating exhibitions spanning American art, regional works, and modern pieces.
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 $189 (€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 $189 (€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
$319
Average price
$567
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Flights per day
45
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 $567 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $319.
Of the 45 flights that leave Washington, DC for Roanoke, VA onWed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct flights cover the 312 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Wed, May 27 the longest flights will take 3 h 25 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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AA5943Omio 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 $189.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$353 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $47 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 $55 (€44).
A train is $300 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Roanoke, VA costing on average $353 (€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, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2014+ AA5943 | 7:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h40 | 11:47 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1637+ AA5943 | 8:10 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 3h37 | 11:47 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA2953+ AA5943 | 8:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 3h25 | 11:47 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA4897 | 10:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h14 | 11:44 PM Roanoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
AA365+ AA5898 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h45 | 10:45 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1708+ AA5898 | 5:01 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h44 | 10:45 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA581 · UA4589 | 6:10 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h58 | 2:08 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1778 · UA5337 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 11h11 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1778 · UA4589 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h58 | 2:08 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA581 · UA5337 | 6:10 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 11h11 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA2670+ AA5898 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h30 | 10:45 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1216+ AA5898 | 6:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h25 | 10:45 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1581+ AA5898 | 6:23 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h22 | 10:45 AM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA4589 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h38 | 2:08 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA4589 | 7:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h38 | 2:08 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA4589 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h53 | 2:08 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA5337 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h06 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2844 · UA4589 | 8:25 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h43 | 2:08 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1061 · UA4589 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h43 | 2:08 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2844 · UA5337 | 8:25 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h56 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA4368 | 8:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h12 | 9:42 AM Roanoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1518+ AA5900 | 8:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h12 | 2:44 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5219 · AA5619 | 9:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h52 | 4:12 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA5219+ AA5900 | 9:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h24 | 2:44 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA730 · UA5337 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h51 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA4491 · AA4506 | 10:02 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h19 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1635+ AA5619 | 10:06 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h06 | 4:12 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1635+ AA5900 | 10:06 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h38 | 2:44 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA2201 · UA5337 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h51 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA5337 | 10:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h50 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA704 · UA5337 | 10:44 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h37 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA4645 · AA4506 | 11:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h41 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1295+ AA5619 | 11:56 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h16 | 4:12 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA1057 · UA5337 | 11:57 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h24 | 5:21 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
UA4831 | 12:45 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h15 | 2:00 PM Roanoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5619 · AA5022 | 12:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h20 | 4:12 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA4407+ AA5926 | 1:39 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h10 | 7:49 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA840+ AA5882 | 3:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h00 | 10:20 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA840+ AA5834 | 3:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h00 | 9:20 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA3254+ AA4673 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h03 | 10:55 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA1630+ AA4673 | 5:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h33 | 10:55 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA2182+ AA5882 | 5:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h54 | 10:20 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA2182+ AA5943 | 5:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h21 | 11:47 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
AA2182+ AA5834 | 5:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h54 | 9:20 PM Roanoke | 1 transfer | |
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A leading art museum in Downtown Roanoke known for its striking contemporary architecture and rotating exhibitions spanning American art, regional works, and modern pieces.
Roanoke’s signature museum for rail and transport history, featuring locomotives, rail cars, automobiles, and aviation exhibits tied closely to the city’s railroad heritage.
A specialized museum dedicated to the iconic night photography of railroad artist O. Winston Link, housed in Roanoke’s historic passenger station.
A large mountain park with overlooks, trails, and access to the Roanoke Star, making it one of the city’s best outdoor destinations.
The city’s main visitor hub, combining historic streets, murals, markets, museums, and a lively but walkable urban atmosphere.
Scenic mountain viewpoints just outside the city offering classic Blue Ridge vistas, especially popular for photography and sunset stops.
Small biscuits filled with salty cured Virginia ham, a classic snack across Virginia and common at gatherings and brunches.
A Southern spread made with cheese, pimentos, and mayonnaise, often served with crackers or in sandwiches and popular in Virginia.
A comforting Appalachian and Southern staple of stewed chicken with soft dumplings, widely loved in the Roanoke Valley.
A well-known neighborhood restaurant serving refined Southern food with seasonal ingredients in a relaxed but polished setting.
An established farm-to-table restaurant in nearby Grandin Village known for regional ingredients, craft drinks, and an upscale atmosphere.
A historic Roanoke diner famous for chili, hot dogs, and late-night comfort food in a tiny, old-school setting.
Costs are moderate by U.S. standards. Meals and coffee are fairly priced, while upscale dining and downtown hotels cost more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 15-20% for taxis and rideshares. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 2-5 per night for hotel housekeeping, 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.

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