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Direct Flights from Burlington to Washington

Washington · Virginia

Nonstop service from BTV to IAD and DCA on American, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.

Airlines
American, United
Nonstop flights
~7/dayacross 2 airport pairs
Distance
442 mi
Flight time
~1h 25mgate to gate
Elevation
312 ftabout the same as home
Days operated
Daily (all week)
Great-circle flight path from Burlington (BTV) to Washington (IAD), 442 miles nonstop.BTVIAD

Which airports fly this route

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  • BTVIADWashington Dulles International
    United~4/dayDaily (all week)442 mi
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  • BTVDCARonald Reagan Washington National
    American~3/dayDaily (all week)437 mi
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How rare is this nonstop?

Washington is one of the best-connected places in the country: 136 cities fly there nonstop, Burlington among them.

How long to go to Washington for, from Burlington

1h 25m in the air, 442 miles: short enough that a single night in Washington is worth it, and a day trip is not absurd.

With roughly 7 departures a day, you are not tied to one flight: if a meeting overruns or the weather turns, there is another one behind it.

About Washington

White House , the executive mansion of the President of the United States , located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States of America and the seat of its three branches of government, has an unparalleled collection of free, public museums, and the lion's share of the nation's most treasured monuments and memorials. The vistas on the National Mall between the Capitol, Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial are iconic throughout the world.

Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).

Top things to do in Washington

  1. The Library of Congress (LOC) is a research library in Washington, D.C., serving as the library and research service for the United States Congress and the de facto national library of the United States.
  2. The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education and research centers, created by the United States federal government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge".
  3. The Washington Monument is a 555-foot (169 m) tall obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States and the nation's first president.
  4. Arlington National Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the United States National Cemetery System, one of two maintained by the United States Army.
  5. The National Gallery of Art is an art museum in Washington, D.C., United States, located on the National Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW.
  6. The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, located on the western end of the National Mall of Washington, D.C.
  7. The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States.
  8. The National Mall is a landscaped park near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.
  9. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States federal government within the executive branch, charged with the preservation and documentation of government and hist…
  10. The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Episcopal Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral or National Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church.
  11. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the nation's third president.
  12. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is the United States' official memorial and museum dedicated to the history and legacy of the Holocaust. Opened in Washington, D.C.

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Washington weather, compared with Burlington

10° warmer than Burlington on average across the year, on daytime highs:

January
Washington 43°F · Burlington 28°F · 15° warmer
April
Washington 67°F · Burlington 55°F · 12° warmer
July
Washington 88°F · Burlington 82°F · 6° warmer
October
Washington 68°F · Burlington 58°F · 10° warmer

January bottoms out near 43°F — a real coat, not a layer.

Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.

Planning a trip to Washington

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Washington is April–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 67–79°F.
How long to stay
Washington rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, and Washington Monument and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Burlington to Washington?
Yes — you can fly nonstop from Burlington (BTV) to Washington (IAD, DCA) on American, United.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Burlington to Washington?
American, United fly nonstop between Burlington (BTV) and Washington (IAD, DCA).
Which Washington airport can I fly to nonstop from Burlington?
Washington has 2 airports with nonstop service from Burlington: IAD (Washington Dulles International) on United; DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National) on American.
How many nonstop flights are there from Burlington to Washington?
There are about 7 nonstop departures per day (roughly 49 per week) from Burlington to Washington.
How far is Washington from Burlington?
Washington is about 442 miles from Burlington by air.
What is there to do in Washington?
Popular things to do include Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, and more.

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