Cheap flights from Savannah (SAV) to Washington from $120

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAV — SEA
Jun 8 — Jun 151

How far in advance should I book a flight from Savannah to State of Washington?

To save on the cost of your flight from Savannah to State of Washington, book at least 25 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 148% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $671 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $897.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Savannah to State of Washington?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to State of Washington from Savannah average $539. You can even find prices in September for less than $539, as users have found deals to State of Washington from as low as $318. The month of May appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to State of Washington from Savannah. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAV to WA?

When flying from Savannah to State of Washington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Savannah to Washington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Savannah and Washington. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,807,690 searches. Data last updated June 3, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Savannah to Washington. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 9/217:38 amSAV - GEG
2 stops14h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/286:32 amGEG - SAV
2 stops14h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$336
Tue 8/134:55 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/195:00 amSEA - SAV
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$338
Sat 8/176:05 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/148:00 amSEA - SAV
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$346
Thu 8/155:15 amSAV - SEA
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/211:14 amSEA - SAV
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$358
Tue 7/232:47 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/211:14 amSEA - SAV
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$368
Thu 7/257:16 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/112:13 amSEA - SAV
1 stop10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$376
Thu 7/186:15 amSAV - GEG
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/2510:33 pmGEG - SAV
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$386
Wed 7/177:16 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/226:25 pmPDX - SAV
2 stops11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$387
Wed 7/104:40 pmSAV - GEG
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1610:33 pmGEG - SAV
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$392

Cheap United Airlines flights from Savannah to Washington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Savannah and Washington. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,807,690 searches. Data last updated June 3, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from Savannah to Washington. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 7/1711:31 amSAV - PDX
1 stop10h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/2112:15 amPDX - SAV
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$434
Wed 7/103:33 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/1612:20 amPDX - SAV
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$437
Thu 8/224:20 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/285:00 amPDX - SAV
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$438
Tue 8/139:52 amSAV - SEA
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/198:58 amSEA - SAV
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$443
Sat 8/173:33 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/146:00 amSEA - SAV
2 stops12h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$447
Wed 7/1711:31 amSAV - PDX
1 stop10h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/2211:45 pmPDX - SAV
1 stop31h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$448
Thu 8/224:20 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/255:00 amPDX - SAV
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$472
Tue 6/114:25 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop18h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/123:35 pmSEA - SAV
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$628
Tue 6/117:04 amSAV - SEA
2 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/123:35 pmSEA - SAV
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$633

Cheap Savannah to Washington flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Savannah to Washington specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,807,690 searches. Prices were last updated on June 3, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Savannah to Washington in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/2510:17 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Tue 7/27:53 amPDX - SAV
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$220
Thu 6/1310:50 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop28h 09mFrontier
Sat 6/1512:58 amPDX - SAV
1 stop15h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$337
Tue 6/255:20 amSAV - PDX
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Tue 7/25:15 amPDX - SAV
2 stops9h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/2$393
Tue 6/253:07 pmSAV - PDX
2 stops11h 47mDelta
Tue 7/25:15 amPDX - SAV
2 stops9h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/2$428
Sat 6/296:30 amSAV - PDX
2 stops20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/65:57 pmPDX - SAV
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$474
Tue 6/2511:35 amSAV - PDX
1 stop10h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/112:20 amPDX - SAV
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$478
Sat 6/296:30 amSAV - PDX
3 stops35h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/65:57 pmPDX - SAV
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$482
Thu 6/1310:50 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop28h 09mFrontier
Sun 6/169:47 amPDX - SAV
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$487
Sat 6/1510:33 amSAV - PDX
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1812:54 pmPDX - SAV
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$505

Savannah to Washington 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Savannah and Washington in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,807,690 searches. Data last updated June 3, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Savannah to Washington in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/2510:17 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Tue 7/27:53 amPDX - SAV
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$220
Tue 7/910:12 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Mon 7/1512:49 amPDX - SAV
1 stop17h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$248
Tue 7/910:12 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Tue 7/307:49 amPDX - SAV
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$255
Tue 7/910:12 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Mon 7/2912:49 amPDX - SAV
1 stop17h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$288
Tue 7/910:12 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Thu 7/1111:24 amSEA - SAV
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$296
Sat 8/245:24 amSAV - PDX
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Tue 8/2711:57 amPDX - SAV
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/1$322
Tue 8/203:09 pmSAV - PDX
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Tue 8/2711:57 amPDX - SAV
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/1$323
Sat 8/245:24 amSAV - PDX
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Sat 8/3112:59 pmPDX - SAV
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/1$326
Tue 8/2011:53 amSAV - PDX
2 stops10h 52mDelta
Sat 8/3111:57 amPDX - SAV
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/1$327

Savannah to Washington flights leaving soon

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Users seeking a last-minute flight from Savannah to Washington should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Thu 6/1310:50 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop28h 09mFrontier
Sat 6/1512:58 amPDX - SAV
1 stop15h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$337
Thu 6/1310:50 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop28h 09mFrontier
Sun 6/169:47 amPDX - SAV
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$487
Tue 6/114:25 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop18h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/123:35 pmSEA - SAV
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$628
Sat 6/82:41 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop11h 08mJetBlue
Tue 6/1111:59 pmSEA - SAV
1 stop10h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 6/2$629
Tue 6/117:04 amSAV - SEA
2 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/123:35 pmSEA - SAV
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$633
Sat 6/87:41 pmSAV - SEA
3 stops39h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/119:41 pmSEA - SAV
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$642
Tue 6/115:15 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Wed 6/126:00 amSEA - SAV
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/2$690
Sat 6/84:44 pmSAV - SEA
2 stops11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/101:14 amSEA - SAV
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$695
Sat 6/86:30 amSAV - SEA
2 stops15h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/115:05 amSEA - SAV
2 stops13h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$717

One-way flights to Washington from Savannah

Search for one-way flight options from Savannah to Washington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,807,690 searches. Data last updated June 3, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Savannah to Washington can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Savannah, there is a search form available above.
Tue 7/1610:12 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$120
Tue 7/210:17 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/2$144
Tue 7/210:17 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$148
Thu 8/110:38 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$151
Wed 8/145:15 amSAV - PDX
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$164
Thu 9/261:04 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop23h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/2$173
Mon 10/284:01 pmSAV - SEA
1 stop9h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 6/2$174
Wed 8/143:15 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$179
Sun 6/308:35 pmSAV - PDX
1 stop13h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/1$183

Find flights from Savannah to Washington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Savannah to Washington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,807,690 searches. Data last updated June 3, 2024.

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Savannah/Hilton HeadPortland

SAV - PDX

SAVPDX

Savannah/Hilton Head

Tue 6/25

1 stop11h 33m

Portland

Tue 7/2

1 stop10h 24m

$220

Savannah/Hilton HeadPortland

SAV - PDX

SAVPDX

Savannah/Hilton Head

Tue 6/25

1 stop11h 33m

Portland

Mon 7/1

1 stop17h 28m

$230

Savannah/Hilton HeadPortland

SAV - PDX

SAVPDX

Savannah/Hilton Head

Tue 7/9

1 stop11h 37m

Portland

Tue 7/30

1 stop10h 23m

$255

Savannah/Hilton HeadPortland

SAV - PDX

SAVPDX

Savannah/Hilton Head

Sat 8/24

1 stop8h 23m

Portland

Tue 8/27

1 stop6h 35m

$322

Savannah/Hilton HeadPortland

SAV - PDX

SAVPDX

Savannah/Hilton Head

Tue 8/20

2 stops11h 30m

Portland

Tue 8/27

1 stop6h 35m

$323

Savannah/Hilton HeadSpokane

SAV - GEG

SAVGEG

Savannah/Hilton Head

Sat 9/21

2 stops14h 18m

Spokane

Sat 9/28

2 stops14h 54m

$336

Savannah/Hilton HeadPortland

SAV - PDX

SAVPDX

Savannah/Hilton Head

Sun 6/16

1 stop10h 28m

Portland

Sat 6/22

1 stop15h 37m

$345

Savannah/Hilton HeadSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SAV - SEA

SAVSEA

Savannah/Hilton Head

Fri 9/20

1 stop12h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/29

1 stop10h 04m

$348

Savannah/Hilton HeadPortland

SAV - PDX

SAVPDX

Savannah/Hilton Head

Wed 7/17

1 stop10h 14m

Portland

Sun 7/21

1 stop7h 25m

$434

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Deals found on 6/2

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington. Reviews last updated June 3, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier from Savannah to Washington to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,197 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

8.1
Very good
9,197 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,197 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

8.0
Very good
10,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,197 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

7.6
Good
4,336 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,197 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

7.4
Good
10,755 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,197 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

7.3
Good
14,260 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,197 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Savannah to Washington?

    Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV), located 7.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Savannah to Washington.

  • Can I find flights from Savannah to State of Washington for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Savannah to State of Washington for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $220, but on average you can expect to pay $310.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Savannah to State of Washington for under $400?

    There are currently 18+ open flights from Savannah to State of Washington within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Savannah to State of Washington one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Savannah to State of Washington are Frontier ($120), American Airlines ($164), and Sun Country Air ($173).

  • What are the most popular routes from Savannah to State of Washington?

  • What does SAV to SEA mean?

    This is defined as Savannah/Hilton Head Airport (SAV) and Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA). Codes like Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Spokane Airport (GEG), Pasco Tri Cities Airport (PSC), Bellingham Airport (BLI), Everett Paine Field Airport (PAE), Seattle Lake Union Spb Airport (LKE) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Savannah to Washington that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Savannah to Washington flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Savannah to Washington with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Savannah to Washington flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Savannah to Washington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Savannah to Washington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Savannah to Washington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Savannah to Washington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Savannah to Washington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Savannah to Washington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Savannah to Washington that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Savannah to Washington offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Savannah to Washington?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Savannah to Washington flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Savannah to State of Washington flight deals updated?

    The Savannah to State of Washington flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/2.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Savannah to State of Washington?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Savannah to State of Washington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Savannah to State of Washington (average of $247). Flying from Savannah to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $406). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetBlueCheapest$252Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$357Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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