Cheap flights Charlotte (CLT) to Washington (DCA)
Charlotte to Washington is a 389-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | CLT → DCA | $158 | $85 | $244 |
| Cheapest combo | CLT → DCA | $158 | $85 | $244 |
Departure airports near Charlotte
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLT — Charlotte | 6.6 mi / 10m | $66 | $158 | $225 |
| GSO — Greensboro | 93 mi / 1h 29m | $97 | $151 | $247 |
| GSP — Greenville | 95.7 mi / 1h 31m | $98 | $179 | $277 |
Arrival airports near Washington
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from CLT | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 4.7 mi / 7m | $19 | $158 | $177 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.1 mi / 33m | $67 | $163 | $231 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 32.2 mi / 38m | $78 | $160 | $238 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 389 miles, 6h 30m, and an estimated $68 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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