Flying from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport (POS) begins with finding the right airport to jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Port Of Spain's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC. Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to POS, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Washington DC to POS with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between DCA and POS include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and POS:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to POS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can book a flight ticket from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport (POS) with a stop or two leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Here are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and POS:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Piarco International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near POS and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Piarco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Port Of Spain's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Piarco International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport (POS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport is $351. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $610. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to POS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Washington DC to Piarco International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from Washington DC to POS.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport (POS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport (POS). July is when most people visit Port Of Spain. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
When booking your Washington DC to POS flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Port Of Spain, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC.
More about Port Of Spain
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Piarco International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Port Of Spain:
Blue Basin Waterfall and Holy Trinity Cathedral are just two of the top attractions to add to your Port Of Spain travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Port Of Spain has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Trinidad and Tobago waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres north-east of Port Of Spain, a visit to Scarborough will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Fort King George, Scarborough Botanical Garden and St. Andrews Anglican.
Head 88 kilometres north-east from Port Of Spain and you'll be in Plymouth, another standout destination in Trinidad and Tobago. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Fort James (Fort Jacobus) and Mystery Tombstone.