Flying from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for departing from this terminal when reserving your flights from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight.
Washington DC is three hours ahead of Seattle. Ronald Reagan National Airport is located in Washington DC, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), with 20 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from SEA to DCA is the 7:23am Delta Air Lines option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 2:08pm with Alaska Airlines.
Your flight from Seattle to DCA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
When taking off from SEA, you can take a direct flight from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport with Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from SEA to DCA.
With a reliable 85.0% of services arriving on schedule, Alaska Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to DCA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DCA:
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To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
At the moment, $134 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $201. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to DCA.
The best month for finding cheap Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Visit Washington DC in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Seattle to DCA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Ronald Reagan National Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
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All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are attractions you won't want to skip in Washington DC.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Washington DC. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 241 kilometres south-east of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.
