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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York from £42

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — NYC
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
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 Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 16 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£89

One-way from

£42

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£148

Good round-trip deal

£649 or less

Good one-way deal

£49 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/12-4/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 48m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 19/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 November 2025.

Wed 3/1222:23IAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1206:00LGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11£89
Tue 30/1206:15DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 14mJetBlue
Thu 1/121:29JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 14/11£92
Wed 10/1222:23IAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/106:00LGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11£93
Sat 6/1222:23IAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1206:00LGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11£93
Sat 6/1208:15IAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1206:00LGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£96
Mon 15/1206:00DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 14mJetBlue
Wed 17/1221:45JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 14/11£96
Wed 10/1206:00DCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1207:00EWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£96
Fri 19/1206:00IAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/106:00EWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£97
Fri 19/1206:00DCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/116:00EWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£97
Sun 21/1222:28IAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1221:44EWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£98
Tue 23/1206:00DCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/1207:55EWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£98
Sat 29/1106:05DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 14mJetBlue
Wed 31/1221:29JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 13/11£99

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Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

22:23-23:44

Nonstop1h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/12

19:29-20:57

Nonstop1h 28m

£89

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 30/12

06:15-07:29

Nonstop1h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

21:29-22:46

Nonstop1h 17m

£92

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/1

12:40-14:14

Nonstop1h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/1

19:29-20:59

Nonstop1h 30m

£93

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/12

22:23-23:44

Nonstop1h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/12

06:00-07:27

Nonstop1h 27m

£93

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 13/12

06:00-07:14

Nonstop1h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/1

21:30-22:47

Nonstop1h 17m

£96

Washington, D.C.Newark

IAD - EWR

IADEWR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/2

06:00-07:19

Nonstop1h 19m

Newark

Mon 9/2

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

£96

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 23/1

08:20-09:47

Nonstop1h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 25/1

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£96

Washington, D.C.Newark

DCA - EWR

DCAEWR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/2

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Newark

Sun 8/2

16:00-17:31

Nonstop1h 31m

£96

Washington, D.C.Newark

IAD - EWR

IADEWR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 19/12

06:00-07:18

Nonstop1h 18m

Newark

Sun 11/1

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

£97

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/1

12:40-14:14

Nonstop1h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/1

10:28-11:55

Nonstop1h 27m

£97

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

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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 14 November 2025.

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 £41). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of £111). 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 16 November 2025.

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 34% 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 16 November 2025.

The most flights from WAS to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (123 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (80 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as £92, United Airlines can have you in New York from Washington, D.C. in 1h 14m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and New York is about 212 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £45. Users have also found prices from £49 and £52 on JetBlue and Delta, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New York LaGuardia or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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: WestJet (72%), Aeromexico (66%), China Airlines (65%).

  • 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 £41). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of £111). 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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