Economy award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 5 programs for DCA→PHX. Lowest: 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 291 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 10,000 pts + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 5 of 5
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 330
- GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 10,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on DCA→PHX, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 291 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 204 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 298 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 42,600 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 330 | See dates |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 46,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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 economy award space
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 10,000 miles; nonstop space on 291 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 103 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 20,700 points; nonstop space on 103 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 42,600 miles; nonstop space on 319 dates.
Best months for economy from Washington National (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 13 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 23 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 24 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 5 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)
What's the lowest economy award from Washington National (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)?
10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 291 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Washington National (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)?
American Airlines AAdvantage (291 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (326 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (204 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (298 dates) and GOL Smiles (330 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Washington National (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 10,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 291 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Washington National (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Aug 2027 departures: 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.