Flying from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are some of Washington DC's main terminals.
The timezone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is UTC+0, which is 4 hours ahead of Washington DC. Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Washington DC to LPA. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy travel month. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, be there 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 National Airport (DCA)
From central Washington DC, DCA is approximately 8 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and LPA are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 3 hours and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 51 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to LPA:
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
From Gran Canaria Airport, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 41 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
R 5,184 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport. Return flights start from R 12,267. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from Washington DC to LPA. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Washington DC to LPA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
Visit in February for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 13ºC and 20ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Las Palmas de Gran Canaria itinerary.
Complete your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Washington DC to Gran Canaria Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Check out the deals and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
