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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York from £44

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — NYC
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to New York are usually found in April or July, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Tue 28/411:00
DCA
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LGA
1 stop9h 00m
JetBlue
Fri 1/515:55
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 37m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/2£65
Tue 17/314:55
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
JetBlue
Wed 18/315:57
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 17/2£70
Wed 4/315:59
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop6h 58m
JetBlue
Tue 10/315:55
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/2£73
Tue 3/310:50
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop9h 43m
JetBlue
Wed 11/315:55
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/2£74
Wed 11/315:59
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop6h 58m
JetBlue
Tue 17/315:57
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 17/2£75
Wed 26/807:10
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop6h 22m
JetBlue
Wed 26/815:55
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 17/2£76
Tue 3/315:59
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop6h 58m
JetBlue
Tue 10/315:55
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/2£77
Tue 24/314:55
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 02m
JetBlue
Wed 25/313:55
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 04m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/2£79
Wed 1/407:00
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 29m
JetBlue
Wed 8/412:30
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 28m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/2£80
Mon 2/315:59
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop6h 58m
JetBlue
Wed 11/315:55
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/2£81
Wed 18/306:20
IAD
-
LGA
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Wed 25/306:20
LGA
-
IAD
1 stop18h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 18/2£95
Wed 18/306:20
IAD
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EWR
1 stop18h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/317:39
EWR
-
IAD
1 stop6h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£97

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New York (NYC). 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£65

One-way from

£44

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Average price

£138

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£73 or less
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  • 28/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 37m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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  • 14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 12m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to New York 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 February 2026.
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Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/4

11:00-20:00

1 stop9h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/5

15:55-22:32

1 stop6h 37m

£65

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 17/3

14:55-00:12

1 stop9h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/3

15:57-22:59

1 stop7h 02m

£70

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 30/5

06:59-15:00

1 stop8h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/6

15:55-22:34

1 stop6h 39m

£73

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 28/5

06:59-15:00

1 stop8h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/6

15:55-22:34

1 stop6h 39m

£73

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

10:50-20:33

1 stop9h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/3

15:55-22:31

1 stop6h 36m

£74

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 30/5

06:59-15:00

1 stop8h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/6

15:55-22:34

1 stop6h 39m

£77

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 29/5

16:50-23:14

1 stop6h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/6

15:55-22:34

1 stop6h 39m

£78

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/4

07:00-14:29

1 stop7h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/4

15:59-22:32

1 stop6h 33m

£80

BaltimoreNewark

BWI - EWR

BWIEWR

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/3

15:19-21:30

1 stop6h 11m

Newark

Wed 18/3

17:39-00:41

1 stop7h 02m

£98

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/3

22:22-23:44

Nonstop1h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/3

06:00-07:29

Nonstop1h 29m

£103

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New York. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New York is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York (average of £40). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £86). 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 WAS to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New York. 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 19 February 2026.

The most flights from WAS to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (122 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to New York delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to New York flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    For as low as £103, JetBlue can have you in New York from Washington, D.C. in 1h 21m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and New York is about 212 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New York LaGuardia, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New York LaGuardia is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to New York.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to New York on time: China Eastern (100%), Korean Air (77%), Air France (70%).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New York 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 Washington, D.C. to New York?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York (average of £40). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £86). 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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