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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,869

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — AUH
1 Jun — 8 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 May 2026.

Tue 8/921:45
IAD
-
AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 19/901:30
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5AED 2,751
Sun 18/1013:20
IAD
-
AUH
1 stop27h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 30/1002:20
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4AED 2,758
Thu 3/1221:10
IAD
-
AUH
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/1207:55
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop36h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4AED 2,909
Tue 8/915:10
IAD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 19/903:15
AUH
-
IAD
Nonstop14h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4AED 3,129
Sun 5/715:10
IAD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/703:15
AUH
-
IAD
Nonstop14h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4AED 3,221
Sun 10/515:10
IAD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 19/503:15
AUH
-
IAD
Nonstop14h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4AED 3,254
Mon 11/515:10
IAD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/503:15
AUH
-
IAD
Nonstop14h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4AED 3,291
Sat 2/518:50
IAD
-
AUH
1 stop36h 35m
SAUDIA
Sat 9/516:25
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop31h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 1/5AED 3,404
Sat 9/515:10
IAD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 19/503:15
AUH
-
IAD
Nonstop14h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4AED 3,430
Thu 14/515:10
IAD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/503:15
AUH
-
IAD
Nonstop14h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/4AED 3,471
Tue 8/914:59
DCA
-
AUH
2 stops22h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/905:45
AUH
-
DCA
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4AED 3,599
Sun 18/1019:00
DCA
-
AUH
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1005:20
AUH
-
DCA
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4AED 4,521

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,751

One-way from

AED 1,869

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 3,621
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi
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Royal Jordanian
  • Royal Jordanian
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (AED 680 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

DCA - AUH

DCAAUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/9

13:59-21:15

2 stops23h 16m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 20/9

05:45-22:00

2 stops24h 15m

AED 3,599

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 15/6

18:50-14:05

1 stop35h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 22/6

16:25-15:40

1 stop31h 15m

AED 3,790

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 17/7

18:50-19:45

1 stop16h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 11/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop27h 15m

AED 4,260
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 25/5

15:10-12:15

Nonstop13h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 29/5

03:15-09:45

Nonstop14h 30m

AED 4,469

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/9

10:27-12:25

1 stop17h 58m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 19/9

03:15-09:45

Nonstop14h 30m

AED 4,488

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/7

18:50-19:05

1 stop16h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 6/8

02:00-15:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 4,627

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/7

18:50-19:05

1 stop16h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 11/8

02:00-15:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 4,627

BaltimoreAbu Dhabi

BWI - AUH

BWIAUH

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 15/6

10:40-19:20

2 stops24h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 21/6

02:10-23:55

2 stops29h 45m

AED 4,995

BaltimoreAbu Dhabi

BWI - AUH

BWIAUH

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/6

08:15-19:20

2 stops27h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 18/6

02:10-21:35

2 stops27h 25m

AED 5,288

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/9

22:35-06:10

2 stops23h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 20/9

10:35-15:10

2 stops36h 35m

AED 5,582

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, you should look to book at least 8 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,237). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,158). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 May 2026.

The most flights from WAS to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 2 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, you will be flying into Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 28.0 km from the centre vof the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 1 airline has flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    SAUDIA, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways can get you from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in just under 13h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 10m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Abu Dhabi is about 11378 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (AED 3,020), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl and Baltimore/Washington - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,237). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,158). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 3,020AverageAED 5,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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