Flights from Washington DC to Miami

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The table lists Washington DC to Miami flights offered by some popular carriers. The fares are based on trend (Date, Time mentioned), non-warranted and subject to change.   The fares contain base fare, fuel surcharges, airline/airport taxes, and our service fee. Use our flight booking engine to know about the latest available Miami fares.

A Quick Look at the Tourism Season in Miami

High

“Spring and early summer”

March welcomes spring, and May summer.  Lower mercury limits pick up slowly from the lows of 60s°F to the lows of 70s°F. Mind the Spring Break timings.

Low

“Summer”

Mid-May to July. Temperatures move to the 80s and lows of 90s°F. Humidity touches 74.8%. But as crowds recede, airfares and hotel rentals go affordable.

Shoulder

“December, January, February”

These are the driest months of the year. Avg. lows equal 63°F and highs touch 77.9°F. Days are short, but enough to let you explore top attractions and outdoors.

Worst

“Rainy, humid, also called hurricane season”

August, September, October. Average high temperature stays in the low 90s °F. There could be more than 16 rainy days per month. Hurricanes are common.

Climate of Miami, FL

Miami has a tropical monsoon type climate (Köppen climate classification Am). Summers here are hot, humid, and wet, while winters are warm and typically dry.

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Departure Airport Choices in Washington DC

1. Reagan National Airport

Official Name: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Airport Code: DCA

Location:6 miles from the city center of DC

Terminals/Concourses Handling Flights to Miami

  • Flights to Miami (MIA) by American: Terminal B, C
  • Flights to Miami (MIA) by United: Terminal B, C
  • Flights to nearby Miami (FLL) by JetBlue: Terminal B, C
  • Flights to nearby Miami (FLL) by Southwest: Terminal A

2. Dulles Airport

Official Name: Washington Dulles International Airport

Airport Code: IAD

Location: Distance from Washington DC is 26 miles.

Terminal or Concourses Handling Flights to Miami

  • Flights to Miami (MIA) by United: Terminal C/D
  • Flights to Nearby Miami (FLL) by United: Terminal C/D

3. Baltimore Airport

Official Name: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Airport Code: BWI

Location: 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Washington D.C.

Terminals or Concourses Handling Flights to Miami

  • Flights to Miami (MIA) by American: Concourse C
  • Flights to Miami (MIA) by United: Concourse D
  • Flights to nearby Miami (FLL) by United: Concourse D
  • Flights to nearby Miami (FLL) by Spirit: Concourse D

Arrival Airport Choices in Miami & Nearby It

1. Miami Airport

Official Name: Miami International Airport

Airport Code: MIA

Location: A 13 miles drive from the center of Miami takes you to the airport.

Terminals handling arrivals from DC: American from BWI arrives in Concourse E, from DCA arrives in D or E,  United from IAD in H

2. Fort Lauderdale Airport (Nearby)

Official Name: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Airport Code: FLL

Location: Three miles (5 km) southwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale

Terminals handling arrivals from DC: United (Terminal 1), American (Terminal 3), Spirit (Terminal 4)

Frequency of WAS to MIA Flights (Per Day)

Departure Airport: DCA

Number of direct flights to MIA: 9 (approx) by American

Duration of a direct flight: 02 hours 50 minutes

Number of connecting flights to MIA: 800 (approx)

Duration of a connecting flight (Minimum): From 04 hours 23 minutes to 08 hours

Layover airports (popular): PHL, LGA, ATL, CLE

Departure Airport: IAD

Number of direct flights to MIA: 2 (approx) – United

Duration of a direct flight: 02 hours 54 minutes

Number of connecting flights to MIA: 1000 (approx)

Duration of a connecting flight (Minimum): From 04 hours 16 minutes to 15 hours

Layover airports (popular):  ATL, CLT

Departure Airport: BWI

Number of direct flights to MIA: 1 (approx) – American

Duration of a direct flight: 02 hours 48 minutes

Number of connecting flights to MIA: 500 (approx)

Duration of a connecting flight (Minimum): From 04 hours 28 minutes to 15 hours

Layover airports (popular):  ATL, CLT

DC to Miami Plane Tickets: Quick Cost Insights to Save Money

Airline Ticket by Month

  • Airfare (USD)

Cheapest: January, March

Costliest: July, April, May, Dec

Moderate: Rest of the year

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Airline Ticket by Day

  • Airfare (USD)

Cheapest: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday to Sunday

Costliest: Friday

Moderate: Rest of the week

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Airline Ticket by Carrier

  • Airfare (USD)

Cheapest: Spirit

Costliest: United, American

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Airline Ticket by Hour

  • Airfare (USD)

Cheapest: 5 am to 8 am

Priciest: 8 am to 11 am

Spirit has nonstop flights to a nearby Airport in Miami (Fort Lauderdale Airport, FLL).

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Airline Ticket by Airport

  • Airfare (USD)
  1. Cheapest Arrival Airport from BWI is MIA
  2. Cheapest Arrival Airport from IAD is FLL
  3. Cheapest Arrival Airport from DCA is MIA
  4. Priciest Arrival Airport from BWI is FLL
  5. Priciest Arrival Airport from IAD is MIA
  6. Priciest Arrival Airport from DCA is FLL

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Airlines from DC to Miami by Number of Stops

Check direct as well as connecting flight options available to you from Washington DC to Miami. This is an important aspect of flight comparison.

S. No. Departure Airport Arrival Airport Airline No. of stops
1 BWI MIA American (AA) Nonstop
2 BWI MIA United (UA) 1 Stop (ORD)
3 BWI MIA American (AA) 1 Stop CLT)
4 BWI FLL American (AA), Spirit (NK)  1 Stop CLT)
5 BWI FLL Spirit (NK) Nonstop
6 DCA MIA American (AA) Nonstop
7 DCA MIA American (AA) 1 Stop (CLT)
8 DCA MIA United (UA) 1 Stop (EWR)
9 DCA FLL United (UA) 1 Stop (EWR)
10 DCA FLL American (AA) 1 Stop (CLT)
11 IAD MIA United (UA) Nonstop
12 IAD MIA United (UA) 1 Stop (EWR or SJU)
13 IAD MIA American (AA) 1 Stop (CLT)
14 IAD FLL American (AA)  1 Stop (CLT)
15 IAD FLL United (UA) 1 Stop (EWR or MCO)

DC to Miami Flights: Distance and Time

Flight Flight Distance Flight Time
DCA to MIA 919 miles/1479 km  2 hours 10 minutes
MDW to MIA 1,182 miles/1902 km 2 hours 52 minutes
BWI to MIA 946 miles/1522 km 2 hours 12 minutes
IAD to MIA 922 miles/1483 km 2 hours 12 minutes
BWI to FLL 926 miles/1489 km 2 hours 11 minutes

Note: The flight distance and time are for a nonstop flight (excluding any layover). The actual distance and time might vary, and are non-warranted. Check with your airlines to know precise information.

Washington to Miami Flights: Tips on Securing the Lowest Fare

Fly to Miami in the Lowest Season

Wait for the high season from December to May pass by. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine Day, and Spring Break (2 weeks in March or April) trigger the demand for flights and hotels. Plan your Miami vacation between mid-May to July to get economical airfares and hotel rentals.  Though airfares drop in August and September further, do not risk delaying as rain and hurricane season is ahead. One way fares graph we plotted above doesn’t show any significant drop in the fares between in the season, but remember, it does play a bigger role. In August, temperature goes beyond 90°F (32.2°C), and it rains over 16 days a month. Most devastating hurricanes have always struck Miami during this time. Remember, Michael, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Wilma, and Irma.

Except Friday Fly to Miami on Any Day

Miami attracts weekend vacationers from North America and beyond. From Monday to Thursday and even on Saturday and Sunday, airfares stay stable, but on Friday it shows an unexpected rise. It shouldn’t be unexpected however, considering weekends ahead, and visitors not willing to waste a single day to reach their favorite destination.

Choose a Morning Flight Departure

Citing at the airfares by departure time on a day, we noticed that the time slot 5 am to 8 am is the best to help you get the lowest fare. If you don’t mind waking up a bit early, you can save big. The fare difference is almost between $40 and $49 per airline ticket.

Book DC to Miami Ticket with a Budget Carrier

A DC to Miami airline ticket with Spirit, a low cost-carrier results into a savings up to $19. The airline offers nonstop as well as one-stop or connecting flights from all key airports in Washington DC, including BWI, DCA and IAD with arrival either at MIA or FLL (a nearby airport to Miami).  One personal item is permissible with the ticket. For the rest of your checked-in or carry-on you need to pay more.

Be Flexible with Airport Selection

In Washington, you have three departure airport options as BWI, IAD and DCA, and in Miami, you have just one, i.e. MIA. If you are okay with FLL, a nearby or alternative airport just 28 miles or 45 km from Miami, you can have more flight options. We have shown above, how the selection of departure-arrival pair can make a difference to your DC to Miami plane ticket cost.

Look for Flight Coupons

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Pay in Easy Monthly Instalments

If you are an American citizen holding a legitimate card issued by an American bank or institution, you can opt for the EMI to pay for your air ticket purchase as per your convenience.

DC to Miami Flights: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into Miami?

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), but it’s a nearby airport located 28 miles or 45 km from Miami. The reason for it being the cheapest airport is the availability of nonstop flights by Spirit from Baltimore Airport (BWI). The carrier offers both nonstop as well as connecting flights.

What days do nonstop flights operate from Washington DC to Miami?

Every day from Monday to Sunday nonstop flights are being operated by American Airlines (AA) on this route.

How early can I get a flight in the morning from Washington DC to Miami?

Flights start operating as early as 5.10 am.

When does the last flight depart to Miami from DC on a day?

The latest flight departs at 10.00 pm.

Which airline has the best on-time-performance rating?

United Airlines and American Airlines – both airlines operating on this route have 3-Star OTP (On-Time-Performance) rating out of 5, according to OAG based on its tracking of departure and arrival timings in North America region over 1 year period: JUNE ’18 – MAY ’19.

How much flights are delayed at Baltimore Airport (BWI) in Washington DC?

Twenty seven percent. The average delay minutes (departure and arrival) at BWI were 48.11 minutes over one year ending September 2019, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. BWI airport ranks 20 on the on-time-performance rating of US airports.

What percentage of departure flights are delayed at Reagan National Airport (DCA)?

20 percent. The average delay minutes of flights at this airport equals 73.16 minutes. You should confirm the arrival or departure timing from your airline before reaching the airport.

What percent of departure flights are delayed at Dulles Airport (IAD)?

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 83 percent of the domestic flight departures were on time in 2019 (till September). The delayed-minutes equalled 90.94 minutes.

Which airport has the best on-time-performance rating for arrival flights in Miami?

The on-time percentage arrival at Miami International Airport stands at 80% and the delayed-minute is 68.65 minutes. It has a better on-time performance than the nearby Fort Lauderdale Airport, FLL (76%). However, the delayed minutes were 57.72 minutes in 2019.

Why I can’t see United Airlines fare from Washington DC to Miami?

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What are the most crowded tourist places in Miami?

South Beach, Ocean Drive, Haulover Beach Park, Miami Beach. Check top attractions, dining and nightlife and shopping options in Miami on our dedicated Miami flight deals page.

What are the things-to-do in Miami with kids?

Take a stroll through Ocean Drive and South Beach, visit Miami Children’s Museum, and Lummus Park. Learn details on fun activities with kids in Miami.

Data References

1. Departure Date and Day: Last Wednesday of every month | Carrier: American | No. of stops: Nonstop| Departure Time: 5 am to 8 am. Departure Airport: BWI | Arrival Airport: MIA. October’s month fare is for United Airlines.
2. Departure Day: September 21 to September 27, 2020 | Carrier: American | No. of stops: Nonstop| Departure Time: 5 am to 8 am | Departure Airport: BWI | Arrival Airport: MIA
3. Departure Day: Feb 26, 2020 | Carrier: Spirit, American, United | No. of stops: Nonstop| Departure Time: 5 am to 8 am | Departure Airport: BWI | Arrival Airport: MIA
4. Departure Day: March 25, 2020 | Carrier: American/United | No. of stops: Nonstop| Departure Time: 5 am to 8 am | Departure Airport: BWI | Arrival Airport: MIA
5. Departure Day: March 25, 2020 | Carrier: American/United | No. of stops: Nonstop| Departure Time: 5 am to 8.30 am

All fares are for economy class tickets.

Glossary

DC: Washington DC

WAS: Washington