Award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for DCA→SEA. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA) at a glance
- From
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C., United States (DCA)
- To
- Seattle-Tacoma International, Seattle, Washington, United States (SEA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), 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 Seattle (SEA)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 314 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 317 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.70 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 150 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 292 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 22,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 213 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $44.10 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 204 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 291 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 46,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 303 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 48,000 pts + $57.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 251 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 212 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 65,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 317 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 47,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 314 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 48,000 pts + $57.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $67.79 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 47,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 52,800 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 12,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 325 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 46,000 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 21 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 47,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 325 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (16 dates) | 30,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (27 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (23 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | 43,600 · Qantas (9 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA)Questions about award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA)
What's the lowest Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 319 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 UTC). In business class, 43,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 303 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:47 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, first class 319 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 325 dates, first class 325 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 213 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 314 dates, first class 314 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 204 dates, business class 251 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 292 dates, business class 303 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 317 dates, premium economy 291 dates, business class 212 dates, first class 317 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 150 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Washington National (DCA) to Seattle (SEA)?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 43,600 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.