Travelling from Washington DC to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ): What you need to know
Washington DC and Jacksonville (where Albert J Ellis Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to OAJ, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can get to IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for IAD is 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 considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
The street address for OAJ is 264 State Road 1265.
Getting from Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) to central Jacksonville
Central Jacksonville is around 18 kilometres from Albert J Ellis Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
Right now, R 10,060 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Albert J Ellis Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,528. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to OAJ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ). September is when most people travel to Jacksonville. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
Before locking in your Washington DC to OAJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Jacksonville, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Albert J Ellis Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Jacksonville
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Your Jacksonville trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Montford Point Marine Memorial, Montford Point Marine Museum and Culture Clicks Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Virginia Beach is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jacksonville. Around 274 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, consider Raleigh, roughly 137 kilometres northwest of Jacksonville. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are the start of reasons to visit.
