Cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

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Flight information for New York to Washington, D.C. to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$129
United 1 stop 12 hr Sep 7 — Sep 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is currently $129
Cheapest one-way flight
$74
Delta Nonstop 2 hr Sep 4
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is currently $74
Fastest flight
1 hr 13 min
The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 13 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Washington, D.C. is typically December. The most expensive one is typically April.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $120–240
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $160–265

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York 39 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York 26 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark 27 min 8 mi
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston 3 hr 39 min 192 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington 17 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington 52 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    Baltimore 48 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Washington, D.C.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.?
1 hr 13 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Washington, D.C..
When are the cheapest days to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in December. Typical prices range from $120 to $240.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from New York to Washington, D.C. was with United from $129. The best one-way deal was with Delta from $74.
When are direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. available?
There are direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?
United, Delta and American fly direct from New York to Washington, D.C..
What are the cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C. starts at $129 from Sat, Sep 7 to Sun, Sep 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $74 and departs on Wed, Sep 4.
When should you visit Washington, D.C.?
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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