Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)
Search flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)
Search live to see every flight, program and cabin price for your dates.
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for ZRH→DCA. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $75.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $58.29 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $75.73 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 495,000 miles + $62.19 (Delta SkyMiles).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA) at a glance
- From
- Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
- To
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C., United States (DCA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 36 of 36 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $75.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 36 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $80.63 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29,000 pts + $334.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $331.09 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $60.63 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +11 more | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $130.80 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $88.63 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC) | 7 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 155,000 pts + $62.25 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 19 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $80.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 6 | 2 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $105.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 29 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $60.79 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +6 more | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 66,233 pts + $168.20 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 70,000 pts + $339.83 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 11 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 80,900 pts + $1,096.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $62.19 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 558,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $75.73Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) | — | 28 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $131.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 1 | 21 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $58.29 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +8 more | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,050.49 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 169,500 pts + $480.43 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 485,050 pts + $138.80 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $62.19 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
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 | 22,500 pts + $575.69 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $80.79 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $101.99Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $58.43 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,077.89 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 169,500 pts + $480.43 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,050 pts + $138.80 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $62.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | 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 in the observation window. 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.
Best months to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 66,233 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 90,000 · Qantas (1 date) | 485,050 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 52,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 29,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 31,000 · Smiles (1 date) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 31,100 · Smiles (3 dates) | 89,153 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 64,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (2 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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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 | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles.
Search, calendar and alerts from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)
Route calendar
Every departure date with open award seats on ZRH→DCA for American Airlines AAdvantage and the other programs: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.
Open the route calendarLive search
Search one date across programs to see current flights, seats and taxes before you transfer points.
Search Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)How many miles or points you need from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,500 miles + $75.39; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $80.79; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 88,000 miles + $58.29, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 57,500 miles + $75.73 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 495,000 miles + $62.19; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)
What's the lowest Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $75.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 16:36 UTC for a Nov 1, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 36 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 00:04 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $58.29 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 6, 2026, 14:21 UTC for an Oct 19, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 00:04 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $75.73 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 36 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business class 28 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 21 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 21 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 7 dates, premium economy 2 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 9 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 19 dates, premium economy 17 dates, first class 19 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 6 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 18 dates, premium economy 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 12 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Royal Air Maroc. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington National (DCA)?
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, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 86,479 points with Aeroplan (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 57,500 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.