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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York from £55

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — NYC
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to New York are usually found in July or November, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 4 April 2026.

Tue 28/407:15
IAD
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LGA
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Tue 5/522:00
LGA
-
IAD
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3£106
Tue 28/411:00
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop10h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 29/413:29
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/4£110
Tue 28/411:00
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop10h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 5/512:00
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 31/3£111
Thu 7/511:00
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop10h 10m
JetBlue
Sat 9/513:29
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/4£115
Thu 23/406:05
DCA
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 08m
Delta
Sun 26/421:50
LGA
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 27m
Delta
Deal found 30/3£118
Tue 28/406:00
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 21m
JetBlue
Tue 5/521:25
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 31/3£118
Fri 15/506:20
DCA
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 15m
Delta
Fri 22/517:30
LGA
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Deal found 31/3£119
Mon 27/422:08
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 28/406:00
LGA
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3£119
Thu 23/411:00
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 19m
Delta
Tue 28/421:00
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 41m
Delta
Deal found 31/3£119
Wed 15/411:00
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop10h 00m
JetBlue
Sat 18/406:00
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/4£120
Thu 23/414:45
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop8h 30m
JetBlue
Tue 28/412:00
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 00m
JetBlue
Deal found 30/3£124
Tue 14/715:35
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 37m
JetBlue
Thu 16/716:19
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 30/3£125

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 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£106

One-way from

£55

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£126

Good one-way deal

£118 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 42m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 23/4

06:05-07:13

Nonstop1h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 26/4

21:50-23:17

Nonstop1h 27m

£119

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/5

12:00-13:16

Nonstop1h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 23/5

18:10-19:37

Nonstop1h 27m

£119

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/5

17:45-19:14

Nonstop1h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/5

21:50-23:17

Nonstop1h 27m

£119
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/5

12:00-13:16

Nonstop1h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 26/5

06:05-07:22

Nonstop1h 17m

£119

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 13/5

06:20-07:35

Nonstop1h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 17/5

08:50-10:17

Nonstop1h 27m

£119

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/5

12:00-13:16

Nonstop1h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 25/5

08:50-10:17

Nonstop1h 27m

£119

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/5

17:00-18:34

Nonstop1h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

21:51-23:24

Nonstop1h 33m

£119

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/5

17:00-18:36

Nonstop1h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

15:49-17:30

Nonstop1h 41m

£119

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 25/5

06:09-07:29

Nonstop1h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

21:51-23:24

Nonstop1h 33m

£119

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 14/7

15:35-23:12

1 stop7h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 16/7

16:19-22:59

1 stop6h 40m

£125

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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 2 April 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 £41). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £89). 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 4 April 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 4 April 2026.

The most flights from WAS to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (117 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

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

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

About 22% 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 at night 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 19% of flights being delayed.

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 £118, Frontier can have you in New York from Washington, D.C. in 1h 08m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and New York is about 214 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 LaGuardia or Baltimore/Washington - Newark, 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 (75%), Republic Airways (64%), WestJet (59%).

  • 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £89). 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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