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The cheapest times to fly from SKG to DCA are

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 22nd)

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 SKG to DCA is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $2561 for Thursday flights during early August, or as low as $518 for Wednesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Washington

Flying from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Washington, DC (DCA) will usually cost between $576 to $1638 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $624. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $1620. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $996 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $810 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SKG to DCA flight.

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

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SKG to DCA Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the SKG to DCA flight is cheaper than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Thessaloniki. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.1, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to DCA, and Monday the cheapest day to fly back into SKG. Thursdays 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 $300 (21%) 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 $795. Return trip prices are from the DCA to SKG flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Departure Day Prices

Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SKG to DCA can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 9 hour 58 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 SKG to DCA while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, DC

  • 24 miles (39 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 18.40% less expensive than DCA
  • 1-layover flights available

See SKG to IAD flights

Destination alternative #2: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, PA

  • 119 miles (192 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 2.72% less expensive than DCA
  • 1-layover flights available

See SKG to PHL flights

 

Flight Hacking SKG to DCA

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 SKG to DCA — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: New York, NY (SKG > LGA > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $633
  • Average savings: $178 (21.91%)

See SKG to JFK flights

Hack #2: New York, NY (SKG > JFK > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $642
  • Average savings: $169 (20.8%)

See SKG to LGA flights

Hack #3: Copenhagen (SKG > CPH > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $657
  • Average savings: $154 (18.95%)

See SKG to CPH flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 15 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeroflot, Air Canada, Air France, Alitalia, American, Austrian, British Airways, Delta, El Al, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Olympic, SAS, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4992 miles or 8034 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SKG to DCA flight is about 9 hour 58 minutes.

How many flights go between Thessaloniki and Washington, DC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from SKG to DCA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code SKG
Origination airport name Makedonia Airport
City Thessaloniki
Country Greece
Latitude 40.5
Longitude 23

Return Airport

Destination code DCA
Destination airport name Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City Washington, DC
Country the United States
Latitude 38.9
Longitude -77

 

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