Cheap Flights from SHD to IAD: When to Fly from Staunton to Washington

 

The cheapest times to fly from SHD to IAD are

• July 16th to February 11th (except the week of November 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SHD to IAD is late September. Prices can be as high as $723 for Sunday flights during mid June, or as low as $93 for Tuesday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Washington

Flying from Staunton, VA (SHD) to Washington, DC (IAD) will usually cost between $93 to $669 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $93. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid June, with an average price of $201. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $108 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $104 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SHD to IAD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SHD to IAD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SHD to IAD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Staunton. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.71, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $378 (80%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $93. Return trip prices are from the IAD to SHD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SHD to IAD can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 9 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SHD to IAD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, SAS, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 91 miles or 146 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SHD to IAD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SHD to IAD flight is about 1 hour 9 minutes.

How many flights go between Staunton, VA and Washington, DC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 23 available flights from SHD to IAD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SHD to IAD tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 29% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 45% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave IAD heading for SHD about 20 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Washington, DC is about 19 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 20 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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