International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Brussels
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Brussels Airport (BRU). 3,869 miles, 7h 30m nonstop.
DCA to BRU at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,869 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 7h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AA1 airlineAmerican
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadBrussels vs Washington
Washington to Brussels
Round trips from $325
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 27.
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 Washington to Brussels
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via EWR · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- New York (JFK)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Washington 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 flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through BOS or LHR 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 $325; September 2026 is the most expensive at $418 and up, a difference of $93 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% 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 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Brussels is 6 hours ahead of Washington. Expect to lose 6 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Washington to BrusselsWashington to Brussels: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Brussels?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Brussels (BRU) takes about 7h 30m gate to gate, covering 3,869 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to BRU?
American Airlines operates nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Brussels (BRU), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through BOS, LHR and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Brussels?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Brussels (BRU), starting at $325 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington to Brussels flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. 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 Washington and Brussels?
Brussels is 6 hours ahead of Washington. DCA is on America/New York time and BRU on Europe/Brussels time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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