Miami to Washington DC Flights

Other than its numerous beautiful beaches and resorts, Miami is also a center for trade, finance and culture. Today, both business and pleasure travelers are booking flights from Miami to Washington, DC. Finding cheap flights to the U.S. capital is easy with the help of Orbitz.com.

Miami, Florida

Miami is a major leader and a center for international trade, finance, commerce, entertainment, media and culture. The Miami International Airport (MIA) is the main airport serving the South Florida area and is situated 9 miles northwest of the city. The Metrorail runs the Orange Line train that offers transport services to and from the airport. The train takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the airport from downtown Miami. Taking a taxi from the Port of Miami to the airport will cost you approximately $26 and $68 from Fort Lauderdale. The airport offers valet, short-term, disabled, long-term and economy parking options with costs ranging from $8 to $30 a day. Au Bon Pain, Coffee Beanery, Café Versailles, Boca Bons, Burger King, Pizza Hut, McDonald's and The Counter are just some of the restaurants where you can sit down to enjoy a meal before your flight.

Washington, DC

Washington, DC, formally the District of Columbia, is the capital city of the U.S. Approved as a capital district in 1970, Washington, DC, is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress. The city is also colloquially referred to as "the District" or simply DC.

Exploring Washington, DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport are the two major airports serving Washington, DC. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located 3 miles south of the city, and Washington Dulles International Airport is situated 26 miles west of the city. At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the taxi stands are located near the baggage claim area. Taking a taxi from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the White House will cost you approximately $18.40 and $69.73 to Washington Dulles International Airport. A taxi ride from the Washington Dulles International Airport to the White House costs approximately $61.57.

Washington, DC, experiences a humid subtropical climate. The warmest period is from June to August, as the average temperatures stay above 84 degrees Fahrenheit. January is the coldest month in the city, with an average low temperature of 28.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit, as the weather remains pleasantly warm.

The National Gallery of Art is one of the sites that you should visit. Located 5.6 miles from the city center, the museum is one of the greatest art museums in the world. Other popular attractions include the Hillwood Museum & Gardens, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and the National Air and Space Museum.

Travel Deals to Washington, DC

Other than being the capital city of the U.S., Washington, DC, has numerous tourist attractions. With the help of Orbitz.com, you can easily find cheap flights from Miami to Washington, DC. In addition to the cheap flights, Orbitz.com also offers budget accommodation deals and much more.