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$60+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — NYC
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sat 3/1
Sat 3/8
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to New York are usually found in September or July, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$83
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$61
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$223

Good round-trip deal

$187 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New York
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 February 24, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:00 amBWI - EWR
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/193:38 pmEWR - BWI
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$83
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/28:59 pmDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Tue 4/159:20 pmLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/24$91
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/27:59 pmIAD - JFK
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Wed 4/911:45 amJFK - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/24$91
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/28:22 amIAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/96:00 amLGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/24$91
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/96:30 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Tue 4/154:28 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 2/24$91
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/410:48 amBWI - LGA
1 stop27h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1812:59 pmLGA - BWI
1 stop28h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/259:36 amBWI - LGA
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Tue 4/112:29 pmLGA - BWI
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 4/107:59 amDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/177:59 amLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/24$110
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Tue 3/1110:09 amIAD - LGA
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Wed 4/210:52 amLGA - IAD
1 stop6h 12mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Mon 3/1010:25 pmIAD - JFK
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Tue 4/19:00 amJFK - IAD
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$111
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/2510:13 amDCA - EWR
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Tue 4/19:32 amEWR - DCA
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/24$117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/1212:37 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/278:00 amJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$118

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to New York 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 24, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreNewark

BWI - EWR

BWIEWR

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

7:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Newark

Wed 3/19

3:38 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 34m

$83

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/2

8:59 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/15

9:20 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$91

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

8:22 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$91

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - JFK

IADJFK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

12:15 pm-1:39 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/5

11:45 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$91

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/9

6:30 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/15

4:28 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$91

BaltimoreNew York

BWI - LGA

BWILGA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/4

10:48 am-2:12 pm

1 stop27h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/18

12:59 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop28h 17m

$100

BaltimoreNew York

BWI - LGA

BWILGA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/25

9:36 am-3:01 pm

1 stop5h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/1

12:29 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$108

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/10

7:59 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/17

7:59 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$110

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

10:09 am-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/2

10:52 am-5:04 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$110

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - JFK

IADJFK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/10

10:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop11h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$111

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New York in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 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 70 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 February 24, 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 February 24, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (124 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (98 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 February 24, 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,175 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,597 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New York round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $83, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York one-way?

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $61 and $64, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to New York is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Newark or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to New York are Kenya Airways (100%), WestJet (94%) and SkyWest Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to New York? While on average our users pay $1,067, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $91.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to New York?

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

  • 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New York

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$89Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$131Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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