Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Washington DC is two hours ahead of Salt Lake City and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from SLC to DCA start at 09:55 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 10:39 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are ten weekly Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SLC to DCA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that operates SLC to DCA flights. An impressive 83.61% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SLC and DCA include:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
At the moment, R 1,346 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,691. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SLC to DCA, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
82.4% of flights departing from Salt Lake City International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from SLC.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SLC:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and find adventure across Washington DC and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Ronald Reagan National Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SLC to DCA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its popular sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.