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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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — WAS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or January, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$106
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One-way from

$53
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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 November 21, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/45:59 pmLGA - BWI
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Wed 12/1110:10 amBWI - LGA
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$118
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/1410:14 amEWR - BWI
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/188:54 amBWI - EWR
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/108:55 amLGA - BWI
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:10 amBWI - LGA
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:59 pmLGA - IAD
1 stop22h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/165:57 pmIAD - LGA
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/610:11 pmEWR - IAD
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Wed 12/113:28 pmIAD - EWR
1 stop5h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$138
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/48:55 amLGA - BWI
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/116:55 amBWI - LGA
2 stops13h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/1411:30 amLGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/143:55 pmDCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$184
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/163:00 pmJFK - IAD
1 stop16h 15mFrontier
Wed 12/185:28 pmIAD - JFK
1 stop15h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/181:00 pmEWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/257:00 amDCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/186:00 amLGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1810:05 pmIAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/108:59 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/176:38 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/116:00 amEWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/115:35 pmIAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$189

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

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/3

10:44 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/6

4:42 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$106

New YorkBaltimore

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/3

10:44 am-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/6

9:57 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$106

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Sun 1/26

10:00 pm-9:49 am

1 stop11h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/28

12:37 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$118

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - IAD

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/22

11:04 am-7:17 am

1 stop20h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/26

5:57 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$125

NewarkBaltimore

EWR - BWI

EWRBWI

Newark

Sat 12/14

10:14 am-5:41 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/18

8:54 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$132

New YorkBaltimore

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/10

8:55 am-5:41 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/11

10:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$137

New YorkBaltimore

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/4

8:55 am-5:41 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/11

6:55 am-8:00 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$153

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

7:10 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/3

11:45 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$183

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/14

11:30 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/14

3:55 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$184

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Wed 12/18

1:00 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/25

7:00 am-8:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$189

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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 November.
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.

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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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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 70 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 18% 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (123 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Air Transat
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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?

    Frontier, at $106, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and JetBlue. Frontier is priced at 55% 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 $95 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You may also consider Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. consider choosing China Eastern (100%), EL AL (98%) or SkyWest Airlines (98%) 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 $299, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $183.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 5 airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$89Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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