Award flights from Denver (DEN) to Washington National (DCA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for DEN→DCA. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business: 40,000 points + $111.98 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest first: 30,000 points + $38.57 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Data as of
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DEN to DCA at a glance
- From
- Denver International, Denver, United States (DEN)
- To
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport, Washington, United States (DCA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Washington National (DCA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.97 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 246 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 203 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $111.98 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 2 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $38.57 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 46,400 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 327 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $111.98 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $38.57 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 46,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 327 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 46,400 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 327 dates.
Best months to fly DEN to DCA on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (2 dates) | 30,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | 46,400 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | 46,400 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | 46,400 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | — | 46,400 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | 60,300 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | 47,200 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | 46,400 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | 60,300 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | 53,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | 46,400 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | — | 48,100 · MileagePlus (7 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search DEN to DCAQuestions about DEN to DCA award flights
What's the lowest Denver to Washington National award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:40 UTC). In business, 40,000 points + $111.98 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed business award space on 2 departure dates (newest observation Oct 2, 2026, 13:39 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DEN→DCA?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 246 dates, first 3 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 327 dates, first 327 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 203 dates, business 2 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DEN to DCA?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DEN→DCA award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 15,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 40,000 points with Velocity (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.