Travelling from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI). Explore the options for leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.
Kingsport's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC. Tri-Cities Regional Airport is located in Kingsport.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to TRI, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Flights departing from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77.13% of the time.
About Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near TRI and turn in quicker:
TRI is located at 2525 Tennessee 75.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport is RM966. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,027. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to TRI if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Kingsport. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Washington DC to TRI plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kingsport to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Kingsport
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kingsport right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport:
Your visit to Kingsport won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Foot Bridge - Lakeside Trail, Mountain Music Museum and Allandale Mansion.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Kingsport. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Another major destination in the United States, Ironville is located around 225 kilometres north of Kingsport. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Hoods creek cemetery.