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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York from £59

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 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — NYC
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to New York are usually found in November or December, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday 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 22 May 2026.

Mon 15/606:15
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 12m
JetBlue
Mon 22/621:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/5£115
Mon 15/606:00
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 17/606:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/5£115
Fri 12/622:05
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 16/610:29
LGA
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5£117
Tue 16/606:06
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 19m
Delta
Tue 16/621:40
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 41m
Delta
Deal found 18/5£117
Thu 11/606:15
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 12m
JetBlue
Mon 15/621:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 19/5£118
Thu 30/722:05
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 2/806:00
LGA
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5£126
Wed 10/622:05
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 11/606:00
LGA
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5£128
Thu 18/606:15
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 12m
JetBlue
Thu 25/621:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/5£128
Sat 27/622:05
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 30/614:51
LGA
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5£129
Sat 25/706:02
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Wed 9/1216:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 35m
Delta
Deal found 21/5£129
Sat 15/822:09
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 22/806:00
LGA
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5£139
Mon 1/606:00
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 17m
JetBlue
Thu 4/621:25
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/5£139

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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£115

One-way from

£59

Popular in

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November

Average price

£200

Good one-way deal

£67 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 15/6-22/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 41m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 26m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 16/6

22:05-23:30

Nonstop1h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 17/6

06:00-07:26

Nonstop1h 26m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 16/6

06:15-07:27

Nonstop1h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 18/6

21:30-22:59

Nonstop1h 29m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/9

17:00-18:40

Nonstop1h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

21:30-23:12

Nonstop1h 42m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/9

06:20-07:29

Nonstop1h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/9

21:30-22:59

Nonstop1h 29m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 18/7

06:02-07:25

Nonstop1h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/7

08:35-10:09

Nonstop1h 34m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 17/6

06:15-07:27

Nonstop1h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/6

21:30-22:59

Nonstop1h 29m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/7

06:02-07:25

Nonstop1h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/7

08:35-10:09

Nonstop1h 34m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 22/6

06:15-07:27

Nonstop1h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 25/6

21:30-22:59

Nonstop1h 29m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/7

06:21-07:30

Nonstop1h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/7

21:30-22:59

Nonstop1h 29m

£117

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/6

22:05-23:30

Nonstop1h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 15/6

19:28-20:55

Nonstop1h 27m

£128

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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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York (average of £48). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of £335). 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 22 May 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 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 22 May 2026.

The most flights from WAS to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (114 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 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 24% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 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 evening 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 Thursday 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 20% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New York is 70 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.

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

    For as low as £117, United Airlines can have you in New York from Washington, D.C. in 1h 12m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and New York is about 212 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Newark or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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: Aeromexico (82%), Air France (80%), WestJet (80%).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York (average of £48). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of £335). 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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