Flying from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's major terminals.
Havana's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC. Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Washington DC to HAV.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Washington DC to HAV that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DCA and HAV include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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76.44% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and HAV:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can detour to on the way to HAV:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport flight:
Flights departing from BWI reach their destination on schedule 77.13% of the time.
About Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport is R 2,412. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,415. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). August is the busiest month to travel to Havana. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
Lock in a Washington DC to HAV plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Havana to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Jose Marti International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Havana
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Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Paseo del Malecón, Old Havana and La habana are must-visits when exploring Havana.
Explore more of Cuba
Santa Clara is just one of the many places in Cuba waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Havana. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
Pinar del Río is another favourite destination in Cuba and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Havana. No journey is complete without experiencing Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park.