Cheap Flights from DCA to LBA: When to Fly from Washington to Leeds

 

The cheapest times to fly from DCA to LBA are

• January 1st to March 25th
• September 3rd to December 16th (except the week of September 24th)

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 DCA to LBA is early December. Prices can be as high as $1514 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $738 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Leeds

Flying from Washington, DC (DCA) to Leeds/Bradford (LBA) will usually cost between $791 to $1192 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $797. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $1274. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $478 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $940 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DCA to LBA flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the DCA to LBA flight is priced close to the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Washington. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below 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 to Leeds, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Washington. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $119 (12%) 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 $908. Return trip prices are from the LBA to DCA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DCA to LBA can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 7 hour 23 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DCA to LBA while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking DCA to LBA

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from DCA to LBA — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DCA to LBA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 17 major airlines flying this route most often: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American, Austrian, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cape Air, Delta, Finnair, Iberia, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Seaborne Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Leeds Bradford Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3557 miles or 5724 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DCA to LBA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DCA to LBA flight is about 7 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Washington, DC and Leeds/Bradford?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 49 available flights from DCA to LBA.

 

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