Flying from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP): What you need to know
Washington DC's main airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your departure options from this base when booking your flights from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP).
Wilkes-Barre's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC. Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is located in Wilkes-Barre.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to AVP.
July is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Work out whether leaving from IAD works best for your plans.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington DC to AVP departing from IAD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
On the IAD to AVP route, United is the go-to airline for most travellers.
The top on-time carrier is United. Its Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport flights arrive without delay 79.88% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down when they should. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP)
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport flight.
The address for AVP is 100 Terminal Road.
Getting from Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) to central Wilkes-Barre
From Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, central Wilkes-Barre is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is R 1,966. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,026. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to AVP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Wilkes-Barre. April is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Washington DC to AVP plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Wilkes-Barre to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Wilkes-Barre
Start your Wilkes-Barre trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Start your Wilkes-Barre sightseeing at well-known attractions like Luzerne County Historical Society and The Frederick Stegmaier Mansion.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Wilkes-Barre. Around 161 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres south of Wilkes-Barre. No journey is complete without experiencing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
