International route
Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Washington
Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 7,065 miles, 14h 25m nonstop.
AUH to DCA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,065 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAEY2 airlinesAmerican, Etihad Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 8h behindWashington vs Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to Washington
Round trips from $455
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Washington
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 14 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EYEtihad AirwaysNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, ANC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAH, SFO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)UAAS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVB2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- New York (LGA)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Abu DhabiWashington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American and Etihad fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $455; September 2026 is the most expensive at $627 and up, a difference of $172 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Washington is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi. A morning departure lands in Washington with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Washington: Free museums and the monuments at your feet
Washington, DC is one of the best-value city breaks in the country: the Smithsonian museums and monuments are free, the Metro reaches all three airports, and competition between Reagan National, Dulles and Baltimore keeps fares low.
Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and September–October are ideal. Summer is hot, humid and crowded with school groups; winter is cheap and the museums are empty.
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Search Abu Dhabi to WashingtonAbu Dhabi to Washington: common questions
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Washington?
A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Washington (DCA) takes about 14h 25m gate to gate, covering 7,065 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AUH to DCA?
American Airlines and Etihad Airways operate nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Washington (DCA), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, MEX and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Washington?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Washington (DCA), starting at $455 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Abu Dhabi to Washington flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Washington?
Washington is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi. AUH is on Asia/Dubai time and DCA on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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