Washington, D.C.

$59+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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NYC — WAS
Apr 29 — May 61
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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

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$188

Good round-trip deal

$139 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($43 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
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:00 pmEWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/267:00 amDCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$129
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 amLGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/2310:15 pmIAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$129
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:00 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
Mon 5/1911:10 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/23$129
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Sat 5/247:00 amLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/286:05 amDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$129
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/91:07 pmEWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/910:23 pmIAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$129
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1510:13 amJFK - IAD
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Mon 5/198:30 pmIAD - JFK
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/23$129
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:29 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Mon 5/196:09 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 4/23$130
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Sat 6/711:30 amLGA - BWI
1 stop5h 36mFrontier
Sat 6/145:48 pmBWI - LGA
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$150
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Sat 6/75:59 amEWR - IAD
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Sat 6/144:16 pmIAD - EWR
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$150
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:30 amLGA - IAD
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Sat 6/144:16 pmIAD - LGA
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$152
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:20 amJFK - IAD
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Sat 6/147:25 pmIAD - JFK
1 stop16h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$152
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:00 amLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Mon 5/197:30 pmDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/23$179

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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New York

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Sat 5/24

6:00 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

11:11 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$129

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

9:00 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/19

11:10 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$129

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

6:05 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$129

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/23

10:15 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$129

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - IAD

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

10:13 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

8:30 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$129

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Mon 6/9

1:07 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/9

10:23 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$129

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

9:29 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/19

6:09 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$130

New YorkBaltimore

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/7

11:30 am-5:06 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/14

5:48 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$150

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Sat 6/7

5:59 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/14

4:16 pm-12:44 am

1 stop8h 28m

$150

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/7

6:30 am-3:29 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/14

4:16 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$152

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C. 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 New York-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Washington, D.C. 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 New York-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for New York to Washington, D.C. flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Washington, D.C. trip
Airports
EWR

EWR's security wait times vary greatly. Arrive at least two hours early to account for unpredictable lines.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
LGA

LGA's security lines are efficient, rarely exceeding 15 minutes. Terminal A may have slightly longer waits.

Read more about LGAby Brandon Schultz
DCA

DCA is easily accessible via the D.C. Metro, the most affordable option for reaching the city.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
IAD

The Silver Line Metro reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective city connection.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR and LGA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

Emily Zemler

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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 18, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 NYC to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from New York to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.. 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (122 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 on average).

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 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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 New York to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $129, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $65 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $65 and American Airlines from $65 one-way.

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    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. consider choosing China Airlines (91%), LATAM Airlines (89%) or Endeavor Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $175, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $46. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $129.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C. 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 New York to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$64Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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