Cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C. from £49
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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap 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 31 March 2025.
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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 31 March 2025.
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 31 March 2025.
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Fly to
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Depart
Return
Price
NewarkWashington, D.C.
EWR - DCA
EWRDCA
Newark
Wed 7/5
07:35-08:59
Nonstop1h 24m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 7/5
13:15-14:55
Nonstop1h 40m
New YorkWashington, D.C.
JFK - DCA
JFKDCA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 14/5
21:29-22:58
Nonstop1h 29m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 21/5
06:09-07:20
Nonstop1h 11m
New YorkWashington, D.C.
LGA - DCA
LGADCA
New York LaGuardia
Tue 22/4
21:20-22:50
Nonstop1h 30m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 29/4
20:55-22:12
Nonstop1h 17m
New YorkWashington, D.C.
LGA - IAD
LGAIAD
New York LaGuardia
Wed 7/5
06:00-07:26
Nonstop1h 26m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 14/5
08:21-09:47
Nonstop1h 26m
NewarkWashington, D.C.
EWR - IAD
EWRIAD
Newark
Tue 13/5
15:00-16:30
Nonstop1h 30m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 20/5
08:30-09:59
Nonstop1h 29m
New YorkWashington, D.C.
JFK - DCA
JFKDCA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 24/4
16:28-18:10
Nonstop1h 42m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 28/4
16:31-17:59
Nonstop1h 28m
New YorkWashington, D.C.
LGA - DCA
LGADCA
New York LaGuardia
Sat 17/5
11:40-13:01
Nonstop1h 21m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 27/5
05:00-09:13
1 stop4h 13m
NewarkWashington, D.C.
EWR - DCA
EWRDCA
Newark
Wed 14/5
09:46-15:59
1 stop6h 13m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 17/5
09:59-14:17
1 stop4h 18m
NewarkBaltimore
EWR - BWI
EWRBWI
Newark
Wed 14/5
20:07-00:18
1 stop28h 11m
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 21/5
14:59-18:59
1 stop28h 00m
New YorkWashington, D.C.
LGA - IAD
LGAIAD
New York LaGuardia
Sat 17/5
22:00-16:36
1 stop18h 36m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 27/5
12:47-20:51
1 stop8h 04m
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 28 March 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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 31 March 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 40% 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 31 March 2025.
The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (121 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).
Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month
Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.
Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month
Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).
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 31 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to Washington, D.C. have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Crew
Entertainment
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Comfort
Boarding
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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