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

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

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July 11 - July 28

Cheapest

DCA - New York

$144

$140

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August 20 - August 23

Best

DCA - New York

$174

$147

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August 14 - August 16

Best

DCA - New York

$175

$148

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August 13 - August 17

Best

DCA - New York

$173

$148

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August 16 - August 23

Best

DCA - New York

$168

$148

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July 11 - July 29

IAD - New York

$143

$149

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July 4 - July 21

Earliest

DCA - New York

$115

$149

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July 11 - July 18

DCA - New York

$131

$149

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July 8 - July 11

IAD - New York

$158

$149

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July 15 - July 18

Best

DCA - New York

$171

$149

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

Fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York typically range from $254–$807, with a median of $503. Right now, fares are above the typical level. While there are currently no deals classified as a good price, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York may emerge.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to New York takes about 16h 27m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 28.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York? The most affordable months to travel are typically December, January, and February, with median fares of $90 for each of these months. Planning your trip during these times could result in significant savings.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and New York is approximately 386 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance means that while flight times can vary, the overall travel is contained within the region.

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

Regular price: $113 - $192

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

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York is typically between $113 and $192. The current lowest deal is $140 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Jul 11 to Jul 28.

now $140

Low $113

High $192

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to New York is January, with a median price of $90. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $647. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $90

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $647

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

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

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$355

$256

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

$277

$207

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

$278

$207

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

American Airlines

$167

$157

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

American Airlines

$143

$157

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$115

$149

One-way

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

8 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 5

$271 → $157

42%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$349 → $247

29%

2 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 24

$355 → $256

28%

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$250 → $157

37%

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

Washington, D.C. - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to New York are above the typical level at $140.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $90

Historically, December, January, and February are the cheapest months to fly to New York.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect flights to take 16h 27m

The typical flight duration from Washington, D.C. to New York is 16h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are connecting-dominant

About 28.5% of recent deals are for direct flights. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

On average, more than 1 deal per day has been found in the last 30 days.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offers convenient flights from Washington, D.C. to New York.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$140

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International Airport is an option for flights from the greater Washington, D.C. area to New York.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$190

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International Airport serves as a departure point for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$149

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to New York.

📍 ~20 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$140

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to New York.

📍 ~10 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$149

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to New York.

📍 ~60 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to New York.

📍 ~15 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative for travelers located in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Westchester.

📍 ~40 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub, often providing competitive pricing on routes where NYC airports are expensive.

📍 ~130 km from destination city (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Long Island MacArthur (ISP)

Long Island MacArthur is an excellent alternative for residents of Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.

📍 ~80 km from destination city (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$225

Bradley International (BDL)

Bradley International is a reliable regional airport with easier navigation and less traffic congestion than the immediate NYC area.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Trenton–Mercer (TTN)

Trenton–Mercer is a viable ultra-low-cost option due to its proximity to the New Jersey/New York border.

📍 ~90 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

New York, United States

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New York, United States

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New York, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the best prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are found when booking 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $552. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a significantly higher average price of $892. For the most favorable fares, it is advisable to plan your trip well in advance.

A good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is typically around $254 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $503, indicating that half of all fares were priced above this amount. Aiming for prices at or below $254 can help secure a more economical flight.

Historically, December, January, and February have shown the cheapest median prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York, with a median of $90 for each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $503. While December can also be the most expensive month, the data over the trailing 270 days indicates that these winter months generally offer more affordable options.

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