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Cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C. from £78

NYC — WAS
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
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 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

Wed 28/1017:30 -
1 stop6h 13m
Wed 4/1108:05 -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 13/9£132
Tue 20/1006:10 -
1 stop11h 03m
Tue 27/1008:05 -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 10/9£149
Wed 14/1005:55 -
1 stop12h 25m
Wed 21/1015:15 -
1 stop9h 47m
Deal found 12/9£159
Wed 14/1006:10 -
1 stop11h 03m
Wed 21/1007:50 -
1 stop8h 24m
Deal found 12/9£162
Wed 28/1006:00 -
1 stop12h 12m
Wed 4/1115:04 -
1 stop8h 59m
Deal found 13/9£170
Mon 26/1022:29 -
1 stop18h 43m
Mon 2/1107:40 -
1 stop13h 39m
Deal found 11/9£171
Tue 20/1022:29 -
1 stop10h 58m
Tue 27/1010:45 -
1 stop10h 34m
Deal found 10/9£171
Mon 26/1022:29 -
1 stop11h 21m
Mon 2/1110:16 -
1 stop11h 03m
Deal found 11/9£174
Tue 20/1013:00 -
1 stop4h 21m
Tue 27/1013:09 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 11/9£175
Tue 27/1013:26 -
1 stop5h 35m
Tue 3/1113:09 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 12/9£176
Tue 27/1006:40 -
1 stop4h 30m
Tue 27/1015:54 -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 11/9£181
Mon 26/1006:30 -
1 stop10h 43m
Mon 2/1107:40 -
1 stop8h 21m
Deal found 11/9£186

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

Round-trip from

£149

One-way from

£78

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£205

Good one-way deal

£113 or less
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  • Frontier
  • 20/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 59m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 14/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 03m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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NewarkBaltimore

EWR Newark - BWI Baltimore/Washington

EWRBWI

Newark

Wed 14/10

22:29-09:27

1 stop10h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£96

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/12

06:30-12:00

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£96

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/12

06:30-12:00

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£96

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA New York LaGuardia - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 28/9

19:10-20:38

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£101

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA New York LaGuardia - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/1

19:44-21:16

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/11

21:20-22:55

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/10

08:35-10:09

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/11

13:26-18:00

1 stop4h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/11

06:30-12:10

1 stop5h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA New York LaGuardia - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/11

08:50-10:17

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

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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.

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 £168). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of £259). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 73% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (88 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £147 and £282 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £132 on Frontier (28 Oct–4 Nov).

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

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.?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £83.

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

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.?

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 23% 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 Sunday 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 21% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 84 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

  • 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 29m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £188. New York and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 212 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You may also consider New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Newark - 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 China Airlines (80%), Republic Airways (80%) and WestJet (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Washington, D.C. is £88. On average you can expect to pay £116. The most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for £221.

  • 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 £168). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of £259). 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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