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Cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C. from £76

NYC — WAS
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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 December, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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

Tue 22/1214:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Thu 7/115:05 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 29/10£151
Thu 19/1122:00 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 23/1112:37 -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 29/10£151
Wed 23/1213:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Thu 31/1210:15 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 29/10£163
Mon 14/1215:00 -
Nonstop1h 31m
Mon 21/1217:50 -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 29/10£163
Mon 14/1206:05 -
Nonstop1h 28m
Mon 21/1218:35 -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 29/10£163
Thu 10/1215:59 -
Nonstop1h 34m
Tue 29/1216:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 29/10£163
Mon 14/1209:30 -
1 stop5h 15m
Mon 21/1206:17 -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 29/10£163
Wed 2/1209:29 -
2 stops12h 17m
Thu 3/1218:42 -
1 stop13h 49m
Deal found 28/10£164
Mon 14/1206:05 -
Nonstop1h 28m
Thu 17/1206:00 -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 29/10£166
Mon 7/1215:59 -
Nonstop1h 34m
Wed 9/1212:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 29/10£166
Thu 19/1106:30 -
1 stop5h 40m
Mon 23/1106:00 -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 29/10£168
Sat 28/1106:05 -
Nonstop1h 22m
Sat 5/1206:00 -
Nonstop1h 17m
Deal found 29/10£168

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

Round-trip from

£151

One-way from

£76

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£273

Good one-way deal

£280 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/12-7/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 54m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 28m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/12

06:00-07:21

Nonstop1h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£76

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

06:30-12:10

1 stop5h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£76

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/12

10:15-11:49

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£76

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR Newark - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

EWRDCA

Newark

Fri 1/1

11:00-12:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 20/12

10:00-11:33

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR Newark - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

EWRDCA

Newark

Sun 20/12

06:45-08:13

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88
Fastest return journey

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR Newark - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

EWRIAD

Newark

Fri 1/1

20:11-21:30

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

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 20/11

08:35-10:02

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£93

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/11

15:59-17:28

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£93

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/1

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£97

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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 £176). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of £297). 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 59% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £132 and £240 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £151 on United Airlines (22 Dec–7 Jan).

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 £84.

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 22% 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 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £151. New York and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 211 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. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • 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 (87%), LATAM Airlines (81%) and Republic Airways (81%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Washington, D.C. is £279. On average you can expect to pay £341. The most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for £210.

  • 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 £176). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of £297). 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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