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Today’s best flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C.

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Washington, D.C.

July 14 - July 17

Cheapest

JFK - Washington, D.C.

$249

$143

Round trip

July 9 - July 11

JFK - Washington, D.C.

$255

$144

Round trip

July 17 - July 20

JFK - Washington, D.C.

$249

$147

Round trip

July 15 - July 18

JFK - Washington, D.C.

$249

$148

Round trip

July 11 - July 14

JFK - Washington, D.C.

$252

$148

Round trip

August 26 - August 29

JFK - Washington, D.C.

$268

$148

Round trip

September 1 - September 8

Best

JFK - Washington, D.C.

$297

$148

Round trip

July 22 - July 29

EWR - Washington, D.C.

$148

$149

Round trip

July 18 - July 25

LGA - Washington, D.C.

$131

$149

Round trip

July 1 - July 7

Earliest

LGA - Washington, D.C.

$173

$149

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C., fares typically range from $90–$290, with a median of $164. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 33% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.? The data indicates that February is often the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $95. Other cost-effective months include November, with a median fare of $99, and July, where the median fare is $100.
A meaningful share of itineraries between New York and Washington, D.C. are non-stop, with 56.9% of recent fares being direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically involve one stopover.
How long is the flight from New York to Washington, D.C.? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 2h 38m. This route covers a distance of 319 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $191 - $277

Prices for flights from New York to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $191 and $277. The current lowest deal is $143 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Jul 14 to Jul 17.

now $143

Low $191

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to WAS is February, with a median price of $95. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $323. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $95

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $323

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

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Washington, D.C.

American Airlines

New York (LGA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

American Airlines

$173

$149

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Washington, D.C.

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New York (LGA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$168

$157

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Washington, D.C.

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New York (JFK) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$268

$158

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Washington, D.C.

American Airlines

New York (LGA) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

American Airlines

$169

$150

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Washington, D.C.

American Airlines

New York (JFK) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

American Airlines

$260

$157

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Washington, D.C.

JetBlue Airways

New York (JFK) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

JetBlue Airways

$258

$156

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$307  →  $149

51%

5 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 7

$305  →  $152

50%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

$307  →  $156

49%

7 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 8

$297  →  $148

50%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.

New York - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to WAS are above the typical level, with 33% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $95.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 38m on average

The typical direct flight from New York to Washington, D.C. takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 2 airlines

Direct flights to Washington, D.C. are available from JetBlue Airways and United Airlines.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers a recent deal for $143

JetBlue Airways recently offered a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. for $143.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from New York to Washington, D.C. are frequent, appearing over once a day.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers a convenient departure point for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$143

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides another option for travelers flying from New York to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$149

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure airport for your trip to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~80 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a good choice for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car, bus, metro).

💸 Flights from ~$143

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is an arrival option for flights to the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~45 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car, bus, train).

💸 Flights from ~$176

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International is a major arrival airport for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car, bus, metro).

💸 Flights from ~$149

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often serving trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the immediate D.C. metro area.

📍 ~170 km from Washington, D.C. (requires a 2-hour drive south)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in the northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.

📍 ~145 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$266

Norfolk International (ORF)

Cheapest

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety with good flight availability.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$201

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$239

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Washington, D.C. is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $210. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $368. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price was $348, indicating that planning ahead can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is considered a good deal if you find it for $90 or less. The median price for this route was $164. Prices typically range, with 75% of prices being $290 or less. This threshold can help you identify when you're getting a favorable price for your travel.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Washington, D.C. include February, with a median price of $95, and November, with a median price of $99. July also showed a competitive median price of $100. The annual median price for this route is $164, suggesting that flights outside these months are typically more expensive.