Traveling from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to CCS won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 8 kilometers from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and CCS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can reach IAD from the center of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Washington DC to CCS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
74.39% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stopover. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is a popular transfer point.
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometers or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from BWI reach their destination within the expected time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CCS if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
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To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport is $354. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $813. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to CCS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). Plan your visit to Caracas in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Washington DC to CCS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Caracas, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Caracas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Caracas right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Simon Bolivar International Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Caracas when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Museo de Bellas Artes followed by Mount Avila Cable Car and Eden El Avila National Park.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Venezuela just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometers south-west of Caracas, a visit to Valencia will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza Bolivar, Mezquita de Guataparo and Plaza Sucre.
If you want to check out another side of Venezuela, head for Barquisimeto, roughly 257 kilometers west of Caracas. Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Iglesia Altagracia and Plaza Bolívar De Barquisimeto are among its highlights.