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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York from £71

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — NYC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to New York are usually found in September or July, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£72

One-way from

£71

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£177

Good round-trip deal

£406 or less

Good one-way deal

£99 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/3-22/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 43m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 17m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 18/314:40DCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Sat 22/311:15LGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 21/2£72
Wed 2/411:39DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Sat 5/409:00JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 21/2£72
Wed 2/422:15DCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/413:00LGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2£73
Wed 12/312:45IAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/319:29LGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2£73
Wed 2/412:37DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/414:35JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£73
Wed 2/406:05BWI - EWR
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/406:05EWR - BWI
1 stop17h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£85
Mon 7/407:11DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 14mJetBlue
Mon 14/419:24JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 21/2£86
Tue 18/317:14IAD - EWR
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Wed 26/308:00EWR - IAD
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Deal found 19/2£93
Wed 2/406:00DCA - EWR
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Wed 9/414:32EWR - DCA
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 21/2£93
Fri 1/809:00DCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/816:00EWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£103
Tue 6/515:36IAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/513:05EWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£111
Mon 7/417:40IAD - EWR
2 stops13h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/423:21EWR - IAD
2 stops12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£159

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Washington, D.C.

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/3

14:40-15:57

Nonstop1h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 22/3

11:15-12:41

Nonstop1h 26m

£72

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

11:39-13:00

Nonstop1h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/4

09:00-10:34

Nonstop1h 34m

£72

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - LGA

DCALGA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

22:15-23:43

Nonstop1h 28m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/4

13:00-14:24

Nonstop1h 24m

£73

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - LGA

IADLGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

12:45-14:08

Nonstop1h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/3

19:29-20:59

Nonstop1h 30m

£73

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

12:37-13:59

Nonstop1h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/4

14:35-15:56

Nonstop1h 21m

£73

BaltimoreNewark

BWI - EWR

BWIEWR

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/4

06:05-14:38

1 stop8h 33m

Newark

Sat 5/4

06:05-23:54

1 stop17h 49m

£85

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/4

07:11-08:25

Nonstop1h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/4

19:24-20:59

Nonstop1h 35m

£86

Washington, D.C.Newark

IAD - EWR

IADEWR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 18/3

17:14-22:51

1 stop5h 37m

Newark

Tue 29/4

05:59-11:23

1 stop5h 24m

£93

Washington, D.C.Newark

DCA - EWR

DCAEWR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

06:00-12:07

1 stop6h 07m

Newark

Wed 9/4

14:32-18:57

1 stop4h 25m

£93

Washington, D.C.Newark

DCA - EWR

DCAEWR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/8

09:00-10:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Newark

Mon 4/8

16:00-17:23

Nonstop1h 23m

£103

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

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New York. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York (average of £500). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from WAS to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (124 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to New York. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New York LaGuardia, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to New York.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York (average of £500). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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