Washington, D.C.

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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$176

Round-trip from

$110

One-way from

$56

Good round-trip deal

$135 or less

Good one-way deal

$70 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
From New York to Washington, D.C.
One-way flight from New York to Washington, D.C.
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C..
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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Sat 5/106:00 amLGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1012:40 pmIAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$111
Fri 5/27:35 amEWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/56:00 amDCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$129
Sat 5/38:40 amJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Mon 5/511:00 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/10$129
Thu 5/16:00 amLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/610:20 pmDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$129
Mon 5/55:50 amEWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/88:30 amIAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$129
Sat 5/36:12 pmJFK - IAD
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
Sun 5/48:33 pmIAD - JFK
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/10$129
Sun 5/257:52 amJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/16:35 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$130
Wed 4/236:30 amLGA - BWI
1 stop5h 57mFrontier
Wed 4/234:11 pmBWI - LGA
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$157
Mon 4/288:59 pmEWR - BWI
1 stop21h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/307:55 pmBWI - EWR
1 stop14h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$158
Tue 5/69:29 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Sat 5/106:00 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 4/10$159
Thu 5/16:30 amLGA - IAD
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Sat 5/35:34 pmIAD - LGA
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$160
Thu 5/16:00 amJFK - IAD
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Mon 5/53:32 pmIAD - JFK
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$160

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

12:40 pm-2:06 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$111

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

8:40 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

11:00 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$129

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

10:20 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$129

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Fri 5/2

7:35 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$129

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - IAD

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

6:12 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

12:11 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$129

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Mon 5/5

5:50 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

8:30 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$129

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/25

7:52 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/1

6:35 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$130

New YorkBaltimore

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/23

6:30 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/23

4:11 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$157

NewarkBaltimore

EWR - BWI

EWRBWI

Newark

Mon 4/28

8:59 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop21h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

7:55 pm-10:24 am

1 stop14h 29m

$158

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

9:29 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-7:11 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$159

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Compare providers for flights to Washington, D.C.

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 to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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: Out of all of the providers offering Washington, D.C. flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Washington, D.C. flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Washington, D.C. flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Washington, D.C.. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 26 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. takes 5 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from New York to Washington, D.C. are scheduled on a Friday (123 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C. are JetBlue, Delta and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta to Washington, D.C.. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 >

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost $29, while round-trip flights cost around $49.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C.?

    A round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $304, however they can be found for as little as $49.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Baltimore/Washington offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 27 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Gallaudet University?

    If being close to Gallaudet University is important to you, you’ll want to land at Baltimore/Washington Airport.

  • Does Baltimore/Washington have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Baltimore/Washington can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Baltimore/Washington?

    Yes. Baltimore/Washington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Charming 1 BDApt - Minutes from BWI Airport, close to Ft. Meade and Baltimore is the closest property to Baltimore/Washington (1.0 mi away from Baltimore/Washington).

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