Flying from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
The timezone in Caracas is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Washington DC. Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Washington DC to CCS. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and CCS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to CCS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a weekend, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little easier. When jetting out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) with a stop at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Reserve a hotel near CCS if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
Getting from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Caracas. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Currently, Rs106,301 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs201,817. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to CCS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Caracas. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Washington DC to CCS plane ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Caracas to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport in February when temperatures are between 16ºC and 30ºC.
More about Caracas
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Caracas:
Your Caracas trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Museo de Bellas Artes, Avila station (Caracas cable car) and Eden El Avila National Park.
Explore more of Venezuela
You've done Caracas, now it's time to explore other corners of Venezuela. Travel about 121 kilometres southwest to Valencia to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza Bolivar to San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Venezuela, consider Barquisimeto, roughly 257 kilometres west of Caracas. Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Mural Divina Pastora and Parque Zoológico y Botánico Bararida are key highlights.