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$61+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Newark to Washington, D.C. are usually found in November or July, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$82
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$61
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$422

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/123:38 pmEWR - BWI
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/266:45 amBWI - EWR
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$83
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/14:25 pmEWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/27:00 amDCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$92
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/15:55 amEWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/23:47 pmIAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$92
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:00 pmEWR - DCA
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Wed 4/26:00 amDCA - EWR
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/19$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:00 amEWR - IAD
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Wed 4/26:00 amIAD - EWR
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/19$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/210:00 pmEWR - IAD
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/511:11 amIAD - EWR
1 stop9h 49mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/110:59 pmEWR - IAD
2 stops12h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/25:40 pmIAD - EWR
2 stops13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$189
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/110:13 amEWR - BWI
1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/36:00 amBWI - EWR
2 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$205
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/116:00 amEWR - DCA
1 stop6h 48mJetBlue
Wed 3/121:43 pmDCA - EWR
1 stop10h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$212
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2410:09 pmEWR - BWI
2 stops17h 13mFrontier
Mon 4/76:00 amBWI - EWR
1 stop15h 00mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 5/15:30 amEWR - DCA
1 stop12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/510:15 pmDCA - EWR
1 stop14h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/227:00 pmEWR - IAD
1 stop13h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/49:10 amIAD - EWR
1 stop24h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$367

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 February 20, 2025.

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Newark

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkBaltimore

EWR - BWI

EWRBWI

Newark

Wed 3/12

3:38 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/26

6:45 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$83

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 4/1

4:25 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-8:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$92

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Tue 4/1

5:55 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

3:47 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$92

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 4/1

11:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

10:15 am-2:28 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$117

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$117

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Wed 4/2

10:00 pm-8:36 am

1 stop10h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/5

11:11 am-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$130

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Tue 4/1

10:59 pm-11:20 am

2 stops12h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

5:40 pm-6:58 am

2 stops13h 18m

$189

NewarkBaltimore

EWR - BWI

EWRBWI

Newark

Sat 3/1

10:13 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-9:49 am

2 stops27h 49m

$205

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

1:43 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$212

NewarkBaltimore

EWR - BWI

EWRBWI

Newark

Mon 3/24

10:09 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops17h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$290

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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 Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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. 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. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-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 Newark to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Newark to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport 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 Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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.

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $82, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $64 and $65, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    When deciding which route to take from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. consider Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Newark - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Newark - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. are Republic Airways (100%), Ethiopian Air (89%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,029 for a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $130.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark 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 Newark to Washington, D.C..

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 2 airlines flying from Newark to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 February 20, 2025.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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