$71 Cheap flight deals from Las Vegas (LAS) to Washington (WAS)

While the capital city is home to numerous monuments, memorials and museums, it's also home to gritty jazz bars and a bustling shopping district. If you're traveling from Las Vegas to Washington, DC, on a budget, Orbitz.com can help you find deals on airline tickets, hotel accommodations and more.

McCarran International Airport

McCarran International Airport is located 5 miles south of downtown Las Vegas. Multiple airlines offer flights from Las Vegas to Washington, DC, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways.

The airport has numerous parking options available. Terminals 1 and 3 both offer long-term parking for $14 per day and surface parking for $10 per day. You can park your vehicle in the Economy Lot for $8 per day. Alternatively, you can get to the airport by bus or taxi. Bus tickets cost $2 per person. Cab fare from the Strip costs between $12 and $21. Cab fare from downtown costs between $22 and $27.

If you have time to kill before your flight, you can grab a snack from Auntie Anne's Pretzels or Cinnabon. If you want a full meal, you can get a burger and fries at Burger King or pizza at Pizza Hut.

Washington, DC

Founded in 1791, Washington, DC, is located along the Potomac River. The city is home to the White House, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian. From museums to monuments, you'll find something new to explore around every corner.

Exploring Washington, DC

Flights from Las Vegas arrive at the Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport or the Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). All three airports are located within 32 miles of the city's center.

Passengers arriving at the Reagan National Airport can take the Metrorail from the airport to any location in the city. Metrorail fares cost between $1.70 and $5.75, depending on your destination and the time you travel. Cab fare from the airport into the city costs between $12 and $23, plus an airport surcharge of $2.50. If your flight arrives at Dulles, you can take the Washington Flyer Coach service to the West Falls Church Metro Stop in the city for $10. Cab fare from the airport costs between $56 and $64. Passengers arriving at BWI can take Express Metro Bus #B30 to the Greenbelt Metro Station. From there, you can catch a train to your final destination. Tickets cost $6 per person. Taxicabs from BWI run on meters. Rates are $2.90 for the first .10 of a mile, $2.50 for each additional mile and any toll charges.

Winters in Washington, DC, are cool. Average temperatures range from the high 20s to the high 40s. The city gets an average of 15 inches of snow each year. Summer months tend to be hot and humid. Average temperatures range from the mid-60s to the high 80s. During the spring and fall, average temperatures range from the mid-50s to the high 70s.

If you're a history buff, you should visit the House Where Lincoln Died, Ford's Theater and Museum, Arlington National Cemetery and the Library of Congress. You can also take a tour of the White House, visit the multitudes of monuments and memorials and visit the United States Holocaust Museum.

Plan a Vacation to Washington, DC

With a wide variety of things to explore, it's easy to see why people travel from Las Vegas to Washington, DC. You don't need a professional travel planner to book your trip. You can use Orbitz.com to plan every detail.