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

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Cheapest round-trip flights $157
American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is currently $157
Cheapest one-way flight $79
United Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is currently $79
Last-minute weekend getaway $217
United Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Washington, D.C. is currently $217
Cheapest business class flights $342
American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is currently $342
Fastest flight 1 hr 16 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 16 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $90–145
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $155–205

Popular airlines from New York to Washington, D.C.

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $125–220
    121 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, LGA - DCA, IAD Every day
    2553 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $125–230
    70 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK, LGA - DCA Every day
    2779 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $189
    Typical price: $125–240
    82 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK, LGA - DCA, IAD Every day
    1167 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $120–240
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - DCA Every day
    222 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - DCA Every day
  • Southwest
    from $325
    Typical price: $280–495
    494 weekly connecting flights
    LGA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Frontier
    from $258
    Typical price: $155–465
    142 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - BWI, IAD Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 27 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 18 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 48 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 19 min 116 mi

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

The cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $90 to $145.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with American from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $189, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $325, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $258, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C. starts at $157 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.
1 hr 16 min is the shortest flight time from New York to 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.
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.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 121 nonstop flights and 2,553 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 70 nonstop flights and 2,779 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C. are:
  • Delta offers 82 nonstop flights and 1,167 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • JetBlue offers 7 nonstop flights and 222 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .
  • Southwest offers 494 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Frontier offers 142 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Washington, D.C..
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with American from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $189, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $325, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is $258, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 24.
United, American, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from New York to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 121 United direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 70 American direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 82 Delta direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Washington, D.C. at price $217 is offered by United from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.
United, American, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from New York to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 121 United direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 70 American direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 82 Delta direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Washington, D.C. start at $157 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Washington, D.C. start at $342 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Washington, D.C. start at $157 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
To book business class trips from New York to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Washington, D.C. starts at $217 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Washington, D.C. at price $217 is offered by United from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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