Travelling from Washington DC to Hector International Airport (FAR): What you need to know
Hector International Airport is located in Fargo. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to FAR.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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77% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Hector International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Hector International Airport (FAR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Hector International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near FAR:
Getting from Hector International Airport (FAR) to central Fargo
The centre of Fargo is about 5 kilometres from Hector International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Hector International Airport (FAR)
At the moment, $163 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Hector International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $311. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to FAR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Hector International Airport (FAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Hector International Airport (FAR). Plan your visit to Fargo in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Washington DC to FAR plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fargo to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -23ºC (-9ºF) and -3ºC (27ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Hector International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fargo
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Hector International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fargo:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Red River Zoo, Plains Art Museum and Fargo Art Alley are attractions you won't want to skip in Fargo.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Fargo, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 113 kilometres north to Grand Forks to tick off its leading attractions. From North Dakota Museum of Art to Memorial Park and Grand Forks County Historical Society Myra Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Have time for another stop? Travel to Aberdeen. It's roughly 209 kilometres southwest of Fargo and is known for highlights including Dacotah Prairie Museum and Greetings from Aberdeen Mural.
