Cheap flights from Washington to Charlotte from $233 DCA, IAD → CLT
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The cheapest return found recently is $233 with Frontier Airlines, 17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $347 with Southwest Airlines, 28 Nov, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $347, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $233, 17 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $322 to $422
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $233 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $322 to $422.
Cheapest return found recently
$233
17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Leaves 10:34 a.m. · Return leaves 10:37 p.m. · 36 h 14 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$395
17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Leaves 7:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:41 p.m. · 2 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$233 17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 37 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $201 to $333.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 25 Nov to 17 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 28 Nov | $433 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 29 Nov | $411 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $233 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $233.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $115 to $205.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$347
28 Nov · Southwest Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Leaves 6:05 a.m. · 5 h 45 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$347 28 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$113 5 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 32 days, 8 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $74 to $139.
At $347, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 28 Nov to 23 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | $347 | Southwest Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $113 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $115 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $158 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $113.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Washington to Charlotte
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Charlotte?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 25 Sept and 11 Nov (37 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $259 | $205 | +20% | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $333 | $240 | +54% | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $216 | $201 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 60–89 days | $414 | $231 | +92% | 11 |
| 180+ days | $298 | $298 | +38% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 8 Oct and 11 Nov (32 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $100 | $75 | +27% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $79 | $74 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 30–59 days | $115 | $109 | +46% | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $121 | $121 | +53% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Baltimore → Charlotte
57 km from Washington
$234
$1 more than flying from Washington
17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · BWI → CLT · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 4 days ago
Washington → Columbia
137 km from Charlotte
$330
$97 more than flying to Charlotte
11 Apr 2027 – 10 May 2027 · DCA → CAE · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Washington → Greensboro
134 km from Charlotte
$116
$231 less than flying to Charlotte
21 Nov · DCA → GSO · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Baltimore → Charlotte
57 km from Washington
$144
$203 less than flying from Washington
26 Nov · BWI → CLT · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Salisbury-Ocean City → Charlotte
146 km from Washington
$235
$112 less than flying from Washington
21 Nov · SBY → CLT · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Harrisburg → Charlotte
148 km from Washington
$356
$9 more than flying from Washington
21 Nov · MDT → CLT · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Washington to Charlotte?
The cheapest return found recently is $233 with Frontier Airlines, 17 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $322 to $422.
How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Charlotte?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $347 with Southwest Airlines, 28 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $113 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $115 to $205.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Charlotte?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $233, 17 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $113, 5 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Charlotte?
In 37 days of prices between 25 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 32 days of prices between 8 Oct and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Washington to Charlotte?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $395 with American Airlines, 17 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Washington to Charlotte?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 28 Nov, takes 5 h 45 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Charlotte?
Between 25 Nov and 17 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 28 Nov and 23 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work