Cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C. from £41

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — WAS
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Washington, D.C. are usually found in April or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 18 December 2025.

Wed 17/1213:45LGA - DCA
1 stop8h 54mJetBlue
Thu 18/1212:05DCA - LGA
1 stop8h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£101
Wed 31/1216:33EWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/110:10DCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12£103
Thu 18/1212:30LGA - DCA
1 stop10h 16mJetBlue
Wed 24/1207:20DCA - LGA
1 stop7h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12£104
Wed 31/1216:33EWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/116:05DCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£110
Tue 30/1206:00LGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/117:10IAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£110
Wed 31/1213:50JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Thu 1/107:00DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 15/12£110
Thu 18/1207:00LGA - DCA
1 stop7h 59mJetBlue
Fri 19/1207:20DCA - LGA
1 stop7h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 15/12£110
Tue 30/1221:44EWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/122:28IAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£110
Wed 31/1221:29JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 17mJetBlue
Sun 4/106:15DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 15/12£111
Tue 30/1217:25LGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Sat 3/110:10DCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Deal found 15/12£117
Tue 16/1206:00LGA - DCA
1 stop6h 17mJetBlue
Tue 23/1216:00DCA - LGA
1 stop7h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 15/12£119
Sun 21/1215:49LGA - DCA
1 stop6h 57mJetBlue
Mon 29/1216:00DCA - LGA
1 stop7h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 15/12£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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£87

One-way from

£41

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£191

Good round-trip deal

£175 or less

Good one-way deal

£35 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 11/1-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 42m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 37m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 24/4

13:00-20:59

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 27/4

07:00-15:00

1 stop8h 00m

£85

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/1

15:54-22:31

1 stop6h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 17/1

15:55-23:36

1 stop7h 41m

£87

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/2

15:59-22:31

1 stop6h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 14/2

15:59-22:57

1 stop6h 58m

£87

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/2

12:30-19:18

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/2

15:59-22:57

1 stop6h 58m

£87

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/1

12:30-22:31

1 stop10h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/1

15:55-23:36

1 stop7h 41m

£87

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 23/1

15:54-22:31

1 stop6h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 25/1

15:55-23:36

1 stop7h 41m

£87

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/2

15:59-22:31

1 stop6h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/2

10:05-20:33

1 stop10h 28m

£93

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Wed 18/3

14:00-15:23

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 20/3

07:00-08:24

Nonstop1h 24m

£96

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

20:55-22:36

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 20/3

06:14-07:30

Nonstop1h 16m

£96

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/1

10:30-11:56

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/2

22:10-23:26

Nonstop1h 16m

£96

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 26 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of £36). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in January 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 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 18 December 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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

About 18% of weekly flights between New York and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 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, Exec Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from New York to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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  • 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 23m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £96. New York and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 198 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Washington, D.C. are China Airlines (73%), LATAM Airlines (73%) and WestJet (70%).

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of £36). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in January 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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