Flying from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport.
Nantucket (where Nantucket Memorial Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-4 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with jetBlue at 16:13. Choose the first DCA to ACK departure with American Airlines at 09:59 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to ACK, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Take the express route from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport with jetBlue. This top carrier operates services from DCA.
The distance from central Washington DC to DCA is roughly 8 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) operates nonstop flights from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).
American Airlines operates direct flights from Washington DC to ACK departing from IAD. Book your preferred aisle seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 51 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Washington DC to ACK? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your vacation officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ACK:
Getting from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to central Nantucket
Nantucket Memorial Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Nantucket. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 36 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
For a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport, C$170 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from C$366. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Nantucket. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Before you book a flight from Washington DC to ACK, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nantucket, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 23ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport in February when temperatures average between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Nantucket
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Nantucket Memorial Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nantucket:
One of the best ways to experience Nantucket is to check out its popular attractions. Some highlights include Brant Point Lighthouse, Whaling Museum and Sankaty Head Lighthouse.
Complete your Nantucket trip with a car rental
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