Cheap Flights from DRO to IAD: When to Fly from Durango to Washington

 

The cheapest times to fly from DRO to IAD are

• January 8th to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 2nd to July 15th (except the weeks of June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th)
• October 8th to November 18th

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 DRO to IAD is early December. Prices can be as high as $916 for Sunday flights during mid March, or as low as $549 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Washington

Flying from Durango, CO (DRO) to Washington, DC (IAD) will usually cost between $564 to $701 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 $561. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid March, with an average price of $678. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $117 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $604 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DRO to IAD flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the DRO to IAD flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Durango. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is 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 out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $69 (11%) 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 $574. Return trip prices are from the IAD to DRO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DRO to IAD can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 56 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 DRO to IAD while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Washington Dulles International Airport to Durango La Plata County Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1644 miles or 2646 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DRO to IAD flight is about 3 hour 56 minutes.

How many flights go between Durango, CO and Washington, DC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 52 available flights from DRO to IAD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.