DCA offers easy Metro access with its own stop on the Yellow and Blue lines, making it the most affordable travel option from D.C.
$55+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New York, NY (NYC)
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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — NYC
Apr 2 — Apr 91
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $86 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $55 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $243 |
Good round-trip deal | $123 or less |
Good one-way deal | $73 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New YorkExplore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:00 amDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Wed 5/79:20 pmLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/27![Delta logo]()
$91
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/238:33 pmIAD - JFK
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Wed 4/306:12 pmJFK - IAD
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/26![Delta logo]()
$91
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:10 pmIAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/307:29 pmLGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26![United Airlines logo]()
$91
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/105:00 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 39mDelta
Sat 5/174:25 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/26![Delta logo]()
$91
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:05 amDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/211:30 pmLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26![American Airlines logo]()
$92
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2010:25 pmIAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2210:06 amEWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27![United Airlines logo]()
$100
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/207:00 amDCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/228:00 pmEWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27![United Airlines logo]()
$100
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:15 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 15mJetBlue
Thu 9/259:30 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 3/26![JetBlue logo]()
$103
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:55 amBWI - EWR
1 stop11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/78:07 pmEWR - BWI
1 stop28h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$138
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:49 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/69:55 pmJFK - DCA
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27![American Airlines logo]()
$156
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2412:18 pmBWI - LGA
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Fri 4/255:30 pmLGA - BWI
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/27![Frontier logo]()
$158
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Wed 4/233:38 pmIAD - LGA
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Wed 4/306:30 amLGA - IAD
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/27![Frontier logo]()
$158
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Return
Price
Washington, D.C.New York
DCA - LGA
DCALGA
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 5/6
11:00 am-12:14 pm
Nonstop1h 14m
New York LaGuardia
Wed 5/7
9:20 pm-10:49 pm
Nonstop1h 29m
$91
Washington, D.C.New York
IAD - LGA
IADLGA
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 4/23
10:10 pm-11:30 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
New York LaGuardia
Wed 4/30
7:29 pm-8:55 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
$91
Washington, D.C.New York
IAD - JFK
IADJFK
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 4/23
8:33 pm-10:07 pm
Nonstop1h 34m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/30
6:12 pm-7:53 pm
Nonstop1h 41m
$91
Washington, D.C.New York
DCA - JFK
DCAJFK
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 5/10
5:00 pm-6:39 pm
Nonstop1h 39m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 5/17
4:25 pm-6:07 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
$91
Washington, D.C.New York
DCA - LGA
DCALGA
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 5/14
6:05 am-7:27 am
Nonstop1h 22m
New York LaGuardia
Wed 5/21
1:30 pm-2:47 pm
Nonstop1h 17m
$92
Washington, D.C.Newark
IAD - EWR
IADEWR
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 4/20
10:25 pm-11:44 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
Newark
Tue 4/22
10:06 am-11:40 am
Nonstop1h 34m
$100
Washington, D.C.Newark
DCA - EWR
DCAEWR
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 4/20
7:00 am-8:23 am
Nonstop1h 23m
Newark
Tue 4/22
8:00 pm-9:41 pm
Nonstop1h 41m
$100
Washington, D.C.New York
DCA - JFK
DCAJFK
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 4/19
7:00 am-8:14 am
Nonstop1h 14m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 4/19
7:24 pm-8:59 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
$124
BaltimoreNewark
BWI - EWR
BWIEWR
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 5/6
5:55 am-4:59 pm
1 stop11h 04m
Newark
Wed 5/7
8:07 pm-12:18 am
1 stop28h 11m
$138
Washington, D.C.New York
DCA - JFK
DCAJFK
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 5/5
5:49 pm-7:15 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/6
9:55 pm-6:59 am
1 stop9h 04m
$156
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to New York
How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York (average of $236). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to NYC?
Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to New York. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to New York flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New York
Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
The most flights from WAS to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (124 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).
Rainfall in New York by month
Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.
Temperature in New York by month
Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing New York
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to New York, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$65 | Average$196 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$100 | Average$190 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$120 | Average$292 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$162 | Average$440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$165 | Average$305 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$292 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |