With flights at record lows, the best travel deals from DC area

This undated photo provided by The Belize Tourism Board shows vacationers relaxing at Caye Caulker, Belize. The beach town is a laid-back, low-cost base for tourists looking to explore a nearby barrier reef. (AP Photo/The Belize Tourist Board) — **DCA to Belize from $398** Round-trip flights from the nation’s capital to Belize City start around $400 (American Airlines) for the weekend of Aug. 12-14. Explore this Central American country’s turquoise waters or take in the ancient Mayan ruins. (AP Photo)

Tourists enter an apartment in the Barceloneta's neighborhood in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2015. Barcelona's new leftist mayor has halted the issuing of tourist accommodation licenses in the immensely popular city while new regulations are drawn up to govern a sector some say has become saturated in recent years. A town hall statement Thursday said the directive would apply to hotels, apartments, hostels and rented private houses. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) — **DCA to Barcelona from $532** If you’re feeling incredibly adventurous — and don’t mind a little jet lag — you can spend a long weekend in Spain. Delta Airlines is running flights from DCA to Barcelona for $532 Aug. 12-14. There is a similar flight out of Dulles for the same weekend for $557. (AP Photo)

In this Dec. 28, 2014 photo, a carriage pauses in the historic district in in Charleston, S.C. Low gas prices, a thriving economy and renewed consumer confidence are expected to mean a banner season in 2015 for South Carolina's tourism industry. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith) — **DCA to Charleston from $315** Get your taste buds ready: In Charleston, Southern cuisine is just as much a focus as Southern culture. Aug. 12-14, American Airlines has several flights headed to South Carolina’s low country, starting at $315, round-trip. And the best part is, the flight is only about 90 minutes. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith)

People enjoy a sunny day at the Isla Verde Beach, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Jan. 24, 2013. A good tip for all Puerto Rican beaches is to go early in the morning when the water is calm and there are no crowds. Otherwise, go to Vieques, which has spectacular beaches and that are secluded even in the high season. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo) — **DCA to San Juan, Puerto Rico from $250** If you can stand a layover or two, then you can fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aug. 12-14 for as little as $250, round-trip, on American Airlines. (Shorter flights with fewer stops hover around $500, round-trip.) Bring your swimsuit and soak up the sun. (AP Photo)

**DCA to Boston from $277** Both JetBlue and American Airlines are running round-trip flights from D.C. to Boston Aug. 12-14 for under $300. If you’re closer to BWI, there are flights from Spirit for around $200. Walk the Freedom Trail and brush up on your American history, or drink in the city’s booming beer and food scene. (Getty Images)

Miami Downtown skyline in daytime with Biscayne Bay. — **BWI to Miami from $250** For $250, United Airlines will fly you from Baltimore to the clear-water beaches of Miami (and back!) for $250 the weekend of Aug. 12-14. If you don’t snag that deal, other airlines are flying out of BWI to Miami for around $360. (Thinkstock)

CHICAGO - AUGUST 16: Part of the city of Chicago City Hall's rooftop garden is seen amongst nearby buildings August 16, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. The garden sits on the top of the 11-story city hall building and was first planted in 2000. The city says the rooftop garden/green roof consists of upwards of 100 species of growth in almost 20,000 plants. Two trees, shrubs and vines can also be found there. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images) — **BWI to Chicago from $271** Delta, United, Spirit and American Airlines are all offering round-trip flights from BWI to The Windy City for under $300 Aug. 12-14. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: The Minneapolis city skyline is a backdrop to the stadium as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-3 at the Metrodome on September 9, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) — **BWI to Minneapolis from $245** This month, you can hop aboard a flight to Minneapolis out of BWI (and come back again) for under $300. Take in this Midwestern city’s renowned parks and museums. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 06: A general view of the skyline of downtown Dallas, Texas as the American Airlines Center can be seen the night before Game Four of the 2011 NBA Finals on June 6, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) — **BWI to Dallas from $237** Everything is bigger in Texas — except for the airfare. Frontier is offering round-trip tickets from BWI to Dallas from $237 Aug. 12-14. Other airlines are offering similar flights for around $350. (Getty Images)

This Oct. 22, 2013 photo shows Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal. Visitors can stroll the neighborhood for a feel of the citys French and English cultures. (AP Photo/Caryn Rousseau) — **BWI to Montreal from $419** You’ll feel like you’re in Europe without leaving North America when you take advantage of the lower-than-average flights from BWI to Montreal. Fly there and back on American Airlines for $451 Aug. 12-14. If you miss that deal, you can still snag a round-trip ticket for around $550 on another flight. (AP Photo)

Denver Union Station is officially open featuring transit, restaurants, retail and The Crawford Hotel. (PRNewsFoto/Denver Union Station) THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED BY PRNewsfoto and is for EDITORIAL USE ONLY** — **IAD to Denver from $263** If your idea of an end-of-summer escape involves hiking, eating and exploring craft breweries, a weekend in Denver is just what you need. Fly round-trip from Dulles Aug. 12-14 from $263 on United. Frontier offers a similar flight that weekend for $367. (AP Photo)

Thanks to factors such as industry consolidation, falling oil prices and growing competition from budget brands, airfares are at a seven-year low. (Thinkstock) — **IAD to Bologna from $819** Say “ciao” to this British Airways deal Aug. 12-14 from Dulles to Bologna. Sure, you’ll spend just as much time in the air as on the ground, but for the fresh pasta, Italian wine and beautiful scenery, it might just be worth it. If you miss this deal, you can expect to pay around $1,500 for a flight to Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. (Thinkstock)

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WASHINGTON — If you didn’t get your fill of sandy beaches, city skyscrapers and relaxing resorts this summer, now’s your chance to squeeze in one last getaway.

Thanks to factors such as industry consolidation, falling oil prices and growing competition from budget brands, airfares are at a seven-year low.

Flexible travelers can find one-way deals for as low as $49 from airlines such as Southwest and JetBlue, but the savings aren’t limited to last-minute trips and off-peak days. Even those who can only swing a weekend escape can jet-set for a fraction of the usual cost.

Dust off your duffel bag and grab your passport: Here are some of the best round-trip deals taking off from Reagan National Airport (DCA), BWI Marshall Airport (BWI) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Friday, Aug. 12, and landing Sunday, Aug. 14.

Note: As flights book up, these deals may no longer be available or may have changed since the time researched.