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Cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C. from £56

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — WAS
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or November, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 June 2026.

Wed 1/706:00
LGA
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 1/722:05
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/6£111
Sat 11/707:05
LGA
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 27m
Delta
Sat 11/717:40
DCA
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 20m
Delta
Deal found 11/6£111
Wed 8/709:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 15/719:58
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/6£112
Fri 10/706:05
LGA
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 4/817:15
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/6£117
Tue 7/708:35
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 34m
Delta
Sat 25/706:02
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Deal found 10/6£117
Sat 4/708:30
LGA
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 21m
Delta
Sun 5/708:15
DCA
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 17m
Delta
Deal found 10/6£117
Sat 11/706:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 12/706:30
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/6£118
Thu 23/709:03
LGA
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 25/719:59
DCA
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/6£118
Mon 6/721:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Wed 29/706:21
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 09m
JetBlue
Deal found 10/6£120
Sat 11/721:30
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Sun 12/706:20
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 08m
JetBlue
Deal found 10/6£121
Thu 9/721:20
JFK
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 39m
Delta
Mon 27/706:06
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Deal found 10/6£123
Fri 10/706:05
LGA
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 18m
Delta
Fri 10/720:40
DCA
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 19m
Delta
Deal found 10/6£123

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 14 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£111

One-way from

£56

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

£210

Good one-way deal

£73 or less
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  • 1/7-8/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 09m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
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  • United Airlines
  • 8/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 23m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/7

19:28-20:55

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/7

22:05-23:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£111

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/7

06:05-07:23

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/7

08:15-09:33

Nonstop1h 18m

£111

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/7

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 15/7

13:30-14:53

Nonstop1h 23m

£111

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 15/7

21:20-22:58

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 18/7

07:15-08:33

Nonstop1h 18m

£111

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/7

21:20-22:58

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/8

08:15-09:33

Nonstop1h 18m

£111

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 27/7

21:20-22:58

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 29/7

20:40-21:59

Nonstop1h 19m

£117

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/7

06:05-07:23

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 29/7

08:15-09:33

Nonstop1h 18m

£117
Fastest return journey

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/7

06:05-07:23

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/7

09:45-10:55

Nonstop1h 10m

£117

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

21:20-22:59

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/8

11:00-12:17

Nonstop1h 17m

£120

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/8

08:35-10:09

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 17/8

17:00-18:39

Nonstop1h 39m

£123

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of £37). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of £509). 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 NYC to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 June 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 66% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.. 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 14 June 2026.

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (110 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (83 on average).

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £84.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 52m.

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

About 22% of weekly flights between New York and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Delta 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 New York to Washington, D.C.?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Washington, D.C.. 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 New York to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from New York to Washington, D.C. can take about 1h 27m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £111. New York and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 228 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Washington, D.C. is Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Baltimore/Washington.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Washington, D.C. are Exec Air (100%), Republic Airways (93%) and China Airlines (90%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of £37). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of £509). 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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