Cheap Flights from SHV to DCA: When to Fly from Shreveport to Washington

The cheapest times to fly from SHV to DCA are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 1st)

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 SHV to DCA is mid August. Prices can be as high as $799 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $305 for Wednesday flights around mid August.

When to Fly to Washington

Flying from Shreveport, LA (SHV) to Washington, DC (DCA) will usually cost between $306 to $485 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid August with an average ticket price of $327. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $473. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $147 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $365 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SHV to DCA flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SHV to DCA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Shreveport. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.22, which is below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to DCA, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into SHV. 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 $105 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $323. Return trip prices are from the DCA to SHV flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SHV to DCA can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 51 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 SHV to DCA while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SHV to DCA? 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Shreveport Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1039 miles or 1672 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SHV to DCA flight is about 2 hour 51 minutes.

How many flights go between Shreveport, LA and Washington, DC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 59 available flights from SHV to DCA.

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