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Cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C. from £62

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — WAS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£67

One-way from

£62

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£228

Good round-trip deal

£149 or less

Good one-way deal

£203 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 1/4-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 07m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 27m total
  • New York to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/415:38EWR - BWI
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/406:05BWI - EWR
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/2£67
Wed 2/409:00JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Sat 5/406:30DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 20/2£72
Tue 8/421:25LGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Wed 9/406:00DCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Deal found 21/2£72
Tue 1/416:25EWR - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/407:00DCA - EWR
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£73
Sat 22/306:00LGA - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/317:17IAD - LGA
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£73
Tue 22/407:59JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 26/406:35DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£73
Tue 1/411:31LGA - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/407:59DCA - LGA
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2£73
Tue 1/405:55EWR - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/415:47IAD - EWR
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£73
Wed 3/920:15JFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mJetBlue
Fri 12/906:00DCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£80
Tue 1/411:10EWR - DCA
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 8/410:15DCA - EWR
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Deal found 19/2£93
Tue 1/417:00EWR - IAD
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Wed 2/406:00IAD - EWR
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 21/2£93
Tue 22/406:30LGA - IAD
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Sat 26/416:03IAD - LGA
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Deal found 20/2£164

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New York

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/4

09:00-10:32

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/4

06:30-07:58

Nonstop1h 28m

£72

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/4

21:25-22:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/4

06:00-07:09

Nonstop1h 09m

£72

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 1/4

16:25-17:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

07:00-08:23

Nonstop1h 23m

£73

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/4

07:59-09:29

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 26/4

06:35-07:54

Nonstop1h 19m

£73

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 22/3

06:00-07:26

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 29/3

17:17-18:55

Nonstop1h 38m

£73

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/4

11:31-12:52

Nonstop1h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/4

07:59-09:17

Nonstop1h 18m

£73

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Tue 1/4

05:55-07:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

15:47-17:15

Nonstop1h 28m

£73

NewarkBaltimore

EWR - BWI

EWRBWI

Newark

Tue 1/4

15:38-00:12

1 stop8h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/4

22:45-12:55

2 stops14h 10m

£91

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 1/4

11:10-16:00

1 stop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/4

10:15-14:28

1 stop4h 13m

£93

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - IAD

EWRIAD

Newark

Tue 1/4

17:00-23:00

1 stop6h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

06:00-12:07

1 stop6h 07m

£93

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

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

Booking 54 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 37% 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (116 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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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    The most popular route from New York to Washington, D.C. is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Baltimore/Washington. You may also consider Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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

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