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Airports near Capital One Arena
The closest airport to Capital One Arena is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3.3 miles away in a straight line. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 24 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Capital One Arena. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Large airport | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | WAS | 81 venues we list |
| IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | Large airport | 24 mi (38.1 km) | WAS | 33 venues we list |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Large airport | 27 mi (43.3 km) | WAS | Most Baltimore events |
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Nov 10: Sombr
- Nov 12: Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons
- Nov 14: Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils
- Nov 15: Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets
- Nov 16: Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- Nov 17: Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
- Nov 18: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Navy Midshipmen
- Nov 19: Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres
When events at Capital One Arena happen
- 24 of 107 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026) are on Saturdays; 50 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 72 of 104 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Washington Wizards (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Washington Capitals (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Georgetown Hoyas Basketball play here.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Capital One Arena is the 2nd closest to its first airport (3.3 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Capital One Arena
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Detroit Pistons, next here Thu, Nov 12
- New Jersey Devils, next here Sat, Nov 14
- Houston Rockets, next here Sun, Nov 15
- Memphis Grizzlies, next here Mon, Nov 16
- Navy Midshipmen, next here Wed, Nov 18
- Navy Midshipmen Basketball, next here Wed, Nov 18
- Buffalo Sabres, next here Thu, Nov 19
- Orlando Magic, next here Sun, Nov 22
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
How does Capital One Arena compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Capital One Arena is the 2nd closest to its first airport (3.3 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
Can I book flights and Capital One Arena tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
What time do events at Capital One Arena usually start?
72 of the 104 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport should I fly into for a Washington Wizards game?
DCA is the nearest airport we list, 3.3 miles away; IAD is 24 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Capital One Arena?
The closest airport to Capital One Arena is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
How far is IAD from Capital One Arena?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 24 miles (38.1 km) from Capital One Arena in a straight line, against 3.3 miles for DCA.
