Statistics on Dublin-Washington D. C. flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Washington D. C. (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Washington D. C. from Dublin airport is $ 559 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 431 (in november) and $ 820 (in july), which is a saving of $ 129 or a surplus of $ 262 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $371 to $424 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Washington D. C. before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Washington D. C. plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Washington D. C. from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 431, saving $ 129 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 559). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 820).
Flight Dublin-Washington D. C.: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 377 | $ 516 | good price |
| February | $ 355 | $ 468 | good price |
| March | $ 385 | $ 479 | good price |
| April | $ 449 | $ 561 | good price |
| May | $ 446 | $ 543 | good price |
| June | $ 553 | $ 679 | fair price |
| July | $ 700 | $ 820 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 636 | $ 745 | high price |
| September | $ 416 | $ 479 | good price |
| October | $ 416 | $ 466 | good price |
| November | $ 382 | $ 431 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 422 | $ 510 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Washington D. C.
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Washington D. C. range from $212 to $1005. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $212 to $265), 1% at the maximum price (from $953 to $1005). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $371 to $424 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Washington D. C. flight
There are 8 companies that serve Dublin from Washington D. C. airport: Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Fly Play, United, Icelandair, British Airways, TAP and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Aer Lingus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Dublin->Washington D. C. route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Dublin-Washington D. C. flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 181 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Washington D. C. flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $37. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $58.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Washington D. C. to Dublin departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $22. Conversely, departing from Washington D. C. on a friday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Dublin-Washington D. C.
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 07-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 378 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 11-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 352 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 308 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 14-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 319 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 01-03 to 05-03-2025 | $ 302 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 02-04 to 06-04-2025 | $ 323 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 12-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 306 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 03-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 298 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 22-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 352 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Washington D. C. | 23-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 307 | layover flight with Fly Play |
When to book your flight Dublin - Washington D. C. to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Washington D. C. flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Washington D. C., it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 489 $, which is a saving of 70 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (48 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Washington D. C. flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 409 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 445), 9 to 10 months ($ 490), 10 to 11 months ($ 430) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 396 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 411) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 407 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 408), 4 to 5 months ($ 454), 5 to 6 months ($ 466) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 442 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 525), 1 to 2 months ($ 514), 2 to 3 months ($ 504) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 471 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 504), 4 to 5 months ($ 472), 6 to 7 months ($ 497), 7 to 8 months ($ 539) |
| June | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 571 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 670), 5 to 6 months ($ 629), 6 to 7 months ($ 632), 7 to 8 months ($ 626), 8 to 9 months ($ 602), 9 to 10 months ($ 595), 10 to 11 months ($ 643) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 722 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 809), 5 to 6 months ($ 820), 6 to 7 months ($ 815), 7 to 8 months ($ 783), 8 to 9 months ($ 806), 9 to 10 months ($ 790), 10 to 11 months ($ 799) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 615 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 667), 2 to 3 months ($ 682), 3 to 4 months ($ 727), 5 to 6 months ($ 740), 8 to 9 months ($ 723) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 440 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 441), 3 to 4 months ($ 474), 6 to 7 months ($ 451) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 430 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 441), 3 to 4 months ($ 457) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 356 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 388), 2 to 3 months ($ 425), 5 to 6 months ($ 428), 7 to 8 months ($ 396) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 446 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 507), 2 to 3 months ($ 469), 3 to 4 months ($ 509), 11 to 12 months ($ 492) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Washington D. C. are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Dublin to Washington D. C.: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 547 $411 to $670 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 673 $378 to $1155 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 593 $316 to $882 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 526 $308 to $919 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 529 $302 to $1174 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 536 $323 to $771 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 571 $306 to $788 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 569 $394 to $872 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 689 $488 to $868 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 718 $447 to $978 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 504 $298 to $766 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 693 $469 to $1487 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Washington D. C.. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!