Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to New York (WAS - NYC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$157	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $157
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	United Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $79
Last-minute weekend getaway	$217	American Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $217
Cheapest business class flights	$342	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $342

Fastest flight	1 hr 8 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to New York takes 1 hr 8 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 Washington, D.C. to New York is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–150
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–205

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

United

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $125–220

121 weekly nonstop flights

DCA, IAD - EWR, LGA Every day

2649 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - EWR, LGA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $125–240

70 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - JFK, LGA Every day

2803 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $189

Typical price: $125–240

82 weekly nonstop flights

DCA, IAD - JFK, LGA Every day

1165 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $120–240

7 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - JFK Every day

213 weekly connecting flights

DCA - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Southwest

from $325

Typical price: $280–485

460 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LGA Every day
Frontier

from $258

Typical price: $155–460

151 weekly connecting flights

BWI, IAD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day

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

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

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

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $95 to $150.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York recently found on Google Flights was with United 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 Washington, D.C. to New York is $157, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $157, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $189, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $157, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 16.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $325, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $258, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York starts at $157 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

1 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to New York.

NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York.
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 Washington, D.C. to New York 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 Washington, D.C. to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 121 nonstop flights and 2,649 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 70 nonstop flights and 2,803 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New York are:

Delta offers 82 nonstop flights and 1,165 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
JetBlue offers 7 nonstop flights and 213 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Southwest offers 460 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Frontier offers 151 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and New York.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York recently found on Google Flights was with United 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 Washington, D.C. to New York is $157, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $157, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $189, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $157, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 16.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $325, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $258, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 31.

United, American, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York.

There are 121 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 82 Delta direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York 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 Washington, D.C. and New York at price $217 is offered by American from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

United, American, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York.

There are 121 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 82 Delta direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York 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 Washington, D.C. to New York on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and New York start at $157 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York, 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 Washington, D.C. and New York start at $342 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and New York start at $157 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to New York, 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 Washington, D.C. and New York starts at $217 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and New York at price $217 is offered by American from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New York, 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.