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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Washington D.C.? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £164. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..£63 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £63, select.
Washington D.C..£66 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Washington D.C..£79 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Washington D.C..£89 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £89, select.
Washington D.C..£89 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £89, select.
Washington D.C..£132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.
Washington D.C..£139 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £139, select.
Washington D.C..£140 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Washington D.C..£140 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Washington D.C..£140 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Washington D.C..£476 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £476, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Direct flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C.

Alternative Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C. routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C.? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Washington Ronald Reagan

3 miles from central Washington D.C.
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Camp Springs Andrews AFB

11 miles from central Washington D.C.
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Washington Dulles

23 miles from central Washington D.C.
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Baltimore Washington International

27 miles from central Washington D.C.
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Manassas

29 miles from central Washington D.C.
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Louisville to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£63
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 40 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week149

Finding cheap flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Camp Springs Andrews AFB, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, and Manassas.
The best price we found for a return flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C. is £164. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C..
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Republic Airways fly direct from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C..
As of April 2026, there are 149 flights per week flying from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C..
The cheapest month to fly from Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Washington D.C. is usually May.
If you're flying from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Washington Dulles – which is 22.7 miles away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from £164.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Washington D.C. on Thursday, 28 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington D.C..

Travelling from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Washington DC: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC is 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Louisville (the location of Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field).

  • The busiest route is from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). There are 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SDF to DCA is the 05:30 American Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:53 with American Airlines.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SDF to Washington DC flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can fly nonstop from SDF to Washington DC. Take your pick of these arrival points when searching for a Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC ticket:

    • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

    • Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Popular carriers that operate direct flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC include:

  • Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Louisville, SDF can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel near SDF? If you've booked an early flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field, data shows 77.69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • The address for SDF is 600 Terminal Drive.

How to find the cheapest flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Washington DC

  • £63 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £164. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.

  • Book three months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SDF to Washington DC.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from SDF to Washington DC.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to the centre of Washington DC takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 8 kms (5 miles) away.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

  • Book a hotel near DCA if you're coming in on a late flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Sixt and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from SDF to Washington DC.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Central Washington DC is about 56 kms (35 miles) from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). After your flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 50 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near IAD. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your SDF to Washington DC flight:

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and make a speedy getaway.

  • Snap up the best price by securing your ride from IAD one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

  • The address for Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Step off your flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC and head straight for your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Washington DC is around 48 kms (30 miles) from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and usually takes 50 minutes to drive there.

  • The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel near BWI. Settle in at one of these options after your SDF to Washington DC flight:

  • Whether you'd like a zippy mini for a solo getaway or an SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the right Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car for you. Explore the range of wheels available from suppliers such as Dollar, Thrifty and Budget.

  • Around two weeks ahead of your flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC is a good time to book your ride from BWI. You're more likely to land a better deal or catch some early booking discounts.

Best time to go to Washington DC

  • Visit Washington DC during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Washington DC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDF to Washington DC in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC.

More about Washington DC

Explore more of United States

  • Washington DC will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kms (200 miles) north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Around 193 kms (120 miles) north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Louisville to Washington D.C.

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