Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Washington DC is four hours behind Dublin and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Your DUB to DCA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DUB and DCA:
Logan International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
At the moment, RM1,490 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,198. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DUB to DCA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights departing from Dublin Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Dublin Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near DUB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
If you have a late Dublin Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DCA:
Grab a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Sixt and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
From Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington DC is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
February is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Washington DC in May.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Dublin Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to DCA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
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