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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £107. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..£107 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £107, select.
Washington D.C..£116 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
Washington D.C..£140 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Washington D.C..£143 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £143, select.
Washington D.C..£143 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb, returning Wed, 18 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £143, select.
Washington D.C..£143 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £143, select.
Washington D.C..£155 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
Washington D.C..£156 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £156, select.
Washington D.C..£161 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £161, select.
Washington D.C..£161 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £161, select.
Washington D.C..£169 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £169, select.
Washington D.C..£188 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £188, select.
Washington D.C..£194 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £194, select.
Washington D.C..£196 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £196, select.
Washington D.C..£196 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £196, select.
Washington D.C..£196 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £196, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Washington Ronald Reagan from £58 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jan
from £230
Feb
from £107
Mar
from £140
Apr
from £116
May
from £156
Jun
from £196
Jul
from £194
Aug
from £201
Sep
from £209
Oct
from £234
Nov
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Dec
from £257

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Chicago to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£107
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time2 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week612

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Washington Ronald Reagan is £107. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
American Airlines, United and Republic Airways fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of January 2026, there are 612 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC one hour ahead of Chicago.

  • Flights from ORD to DCA start at 06:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 863 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights.

  • Your ORD to DCA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Washington DC (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport offered by this airline.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • United Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for ORD to DCA flights, with 81.17% of its services landing as scheduled.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and DCA:

    • John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • Gerald R. Ford International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight is £58. A return fare is currently £107. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to DCA.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ORD to DCA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

  • Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • The street address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

  • From Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington DC is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is May, while February is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Washington DC based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you want to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from ORD to DCA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Washington DC. Around 200 miles away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Around 120 miles north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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