Cheapest airport near Washington
6 commercial airports fall within about 2 hours of Washington. The nearest one is rarely the cheapest one — a real answer depends on your specific route and travel date, since airfare and airport competition vary a lot by destination. Below is the honest starting point: drive time, parking, and hub size for each, all modeled estimates.
| Airport | Drive from downtown | Est. drive cost | Parking/day | Hub size | Low-cost carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Ronald Reagan National | 4.7 mi / 7m | $1 | $22 | Large hub | Yes |
| IAD — Washington Dulles Intl | 27.1 mi / 33m | $5 | $18 | Large hub | Yes |
| BWI — Baltimore/Washington Intl | 32.2 mi / 38m | $6 | $14 | Large hub | Yes |
| MDT — Harrisburg Intl | 106 mi / 1h 41m | $19 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
| SBY — Salisbury-Ocean City | 107.7 mi / 1h 43m | $19 | $16 | Small hub | No |
| RIC — Richmond Intl | 115.3 mi / 1h 50m | $20 | $16 | Medium hub | Yes |
See it priced for a real route
Boston → Washington (BOS→WAS)Washington National → Boston (DCA→BOS)Baltimore → Las Vegas (BWI→LAS)Washington → New York (DCA→LGA)Washington → Los Angeles (DCA→LAX)Washington → San Francisco Bay Area (DCA→SFO)Chicago → Washington (MDW→DCA)Washington → Miami (DCA→MIA)Dallas → Washington (DAL→DCA)Atlanta → Washington (ATL→DCA)
Start a search — ground costs are modeled estimates (29 mpg, $3.35/gal, per-airport parking). Ranking is price/time only.