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$53+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — WAS
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or May, booked 75 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

$94
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$53
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$268

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
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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 January 23, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/206:39 pmEWR - BWI
1 stop5h 18mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/2711:56 amBWI - EWR
1 stop5h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$94
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 5/36:30 amLGA - IAD
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Sat 5/103:13 pmIAD - LGA
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 3/45:59 pmLGA - BWI
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Thu 4/312:05 pmBWI - LGA
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/210:00 pmEWR - IAD
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Thu 4/243:13 pmIAD - EWR
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$110
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:59 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/57:05 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$113
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:00 pmLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/55:59 pmDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$113
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 2/256:00 amLGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2510:05 pmIAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 3/88:55 amJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Sat 3/1511:39 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/23$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 3/85:00 pmLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Sat 3/152:35 pmDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/23$117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 3/46:55 pmEWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/56:02 amIAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 3/85:25 pmJFK - IAD
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Sat 3/157:59 pmIAD - JFK
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/23$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/198:10 pmLGA - BWI
1 stop12h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/266:45 amBWI - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$133

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Washington, D.C. 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 January 23, 2025.

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NewarkBaltimore

EWR - BWI

EWRBWI

Newark

Thu 2/20

6:39 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/27

11:56 am-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$94

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/3

6:30 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

3:13 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$110

New YorkBaltimore

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/4

10:59 pm-7:21 am

1 stop8h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/2

11:14 am-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$110

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Wed 4/2

10:00 pm-8:36 am

1 stop10h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

3:13 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$110

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/5

2:59 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/5

7:05 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$113

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/5

2:00 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/5

5:59 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$113

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 3/18

8:10 am-9:42 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

5:00 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$117

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/8

8:55 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/15

11:39 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$117

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/25

10:05 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$117

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/8

5:00 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/15

2:35 pm-3:52 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$117

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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 New York-Washington, D.C. 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 New York to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

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

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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 75 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 $241). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 January 23, 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 25% 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 mornings 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 January 23, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (113 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 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 January 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,737 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,186 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $94, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is priced at 61% 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 $53 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $53 and United Airlines from $59 one-way.

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

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

  • 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 $383, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $354. The most popular route (Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $117.

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

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

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

    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 $241). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 4 airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New York to Washington, D.C.. 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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