Flying from Washington DC to Belize City: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Washington DC to Belize City, there's a selection of airports you can jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are among Washington DC's main terminals.
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is the primary arrival point in Belize City.
Jump on a direct Washington DC to Belize City flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Belize City is two hours behind Washington DC and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Washington DC to Belize City flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Belize City
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Washington DC to Belize City flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it simple to book a Washington DC to Belize City flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Belize City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your Washington DC to Belize City flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and Belize City include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to Belize City:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can take a direct flight from Washington DC to Belize City jetting out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Book a ticket and fly nonstop to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE).
You can fly out of BWI with Southwest Airlines. This leading carrier offers direct Washington DC to Belize City plane tickets.
Booking a ticket from Washington DC to Belize City with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to Belize City:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Belize City flight:
Flights that depart from BWI touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.
Arriving in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to central Belize City takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Belize City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BZE:
Follow your own route with a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Alamo and discover more of Belize City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Belize City flight.
Best time to go to Belize City
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Washington DC to Belize City. December is the busiest month to visit Belize City. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your Washington DC to Belize City ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Belize City in January when temperatures average between 20ºC and 27ºC.
More about Belize City
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Belize City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Belize City:
Museum of Belize and Government House are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Belize City to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Belize Sign Monument.
Explore more of Belize
You've seen Belize City, now it's time to explore other corners of Belize. Travel about 97 kilometres south-west to San Ignacio to tick off its popular sights. From Green Iguana Conservation Project to Shawville Community Park and Cahal Pech Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Orange Walk is another must-experience destination in Belize and is around 72 kilometres north-west of Belize City. No trip is complete without dropping by Park, Playground, Football, Basketball, Lamanai and Marcus Canul Community Park.