do flight going out of WAshington DC get delay easily around january?
I'm going to be traveling to Jax, FL from seattle washington. On my flight back, i'll be stopping over at WAshington DC for about 2hr 46 mins. until my next flight to Oregon...Does anyone think there will be weather problem in DC around that time of the year? had anyone ever been delayed there for long, such as like more than 5 hrs? I really hope not, cuz i have another flight to catch the following day from OR to CA...if anyone ever experienced it beofre, please let me know...i'm a bit worry. thanks JOHN- it will be at dulles January 12 United Airlines Operated by: UNITED EXPRESS/MESA AIRLINES Depart: 1:10pm afternoon Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville International (JAX) Arrive: 2:59pm afternoon Washington, DC Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) Economy | Canadair Regional Jet 700 (CR7) | 1hr 49min | 637 miles United Airlines Depart: 5:45pm evening Washington, DC Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) Arrive: 8:39pm evening Portland, OR Portland International (PDX)
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Are you connecting through Dulles or Reagan Airport? It makes a world of difference =] Also, what airline? I could map out the terminals and give you a more accurate estimate.
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In my experience Washington weather in winter is unexpectable because it differs year by year. In some year, too much snow caused a big delay, but not always it happens. At least, if the weather condition is terribly bad, the airport might be closed. In this case, the plane might delay more than 5 hours. Actually, in my last trip to IAD in July, I was supposed to arrive before 7pm but actually arrived after 11pm because a storm closed the airport for a few hours. If this happens, you will be re-routed to the next available connecting flight. But the airline company will not give you a free hotel stay if the delay is caused by the weather condition.
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Farmers almanac indicates a moderate winter in Washington. There is always a chance of delay in Washington DC. Unless its a blizzard, they are not usually horrible, the only drawback is its a later flight, which reduces your options in case of a problem. When flying with connections in winter I ALWAYS purchase travel insurance, I would suggest it for your trip as well.
