Reagan-National

$65+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DCA
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in July or February, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to Reagan-National (DCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$65
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$211 or less

Good one-way deal

$93 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Newark-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flight deals.
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From Newark to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Newark to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Newark to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Newark to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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Cheapest flights from Newark to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/89:00 amEWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/117:00 amDCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$129
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/34:30 pmEWR - DCA
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Sat 5/109:59 amDCA - EWR
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/15$177
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/76:59 amEWR - DCA
1 stop9h 01mJetBlue
Fri 5/910:00 amDCA - EWR
1 stop10h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 4/15$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/318:15 amEWR - DCA
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/111:50 amDCA - EWR
1 stop11h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$461

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Newark

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Thu 5/8

8:00 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$129

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Sat 5/3

4:30 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

9:59 am-2:17 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$177

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Wed 5/7

6:59 am-4:00 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/9

10:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$323

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Sat 5/31

8:15 am-4:29 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/1

11:50 am-11:02 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$461

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Fri 5/16

7:35 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$65

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 4/29

5:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

$89

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Wed 5/28

6:59 am-4:00 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$158

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Sat 5/24

5:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 15m

$174

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Sat 6/7

7:35 am-8:59 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$311

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Deals found on 4/15

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Reagan-National in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Newark Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Newark Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights

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Airports
EWR

Plan for a long wait at EWR security; arrive at least two hours before your flight.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
DCA

DCA is easily accessible by public transportation with a dedicated Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
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Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

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Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Reagan-National

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reagan-National from Newark with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should look to book at least 32 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 EWR to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

When flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark to Reagan-National. 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 April 16, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated April 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from New York to Washington, D.C.. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $129, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and JetBlue. United Airlines is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $65. Users have also found prices from $89 and $158 on Delta and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Consider Republic Airways (80%), United Airlines (65%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (62%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is $54. On average you can expect to pay $342. The most popular route, (Newark - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $129.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Reagan-National?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark to Reagan-National 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 Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 airline flying from Newark to Reagan-National

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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