Can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York?

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are available, historically making up 16.5% of all options. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?

The direct flight from Washington, D.C. to New York typically takes 1 hour and 29 minutes, covering a distance of 402 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration was significantly longer, averaging 9 hours and 45 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

Should I set a price alert for Washington, D.C. to New York flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown a high availability of deals.

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Washington, D.C. to New York: Overview

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

For cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York, fares right now are above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, prices typically range from $368–$813, with a median of $563. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $239. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $289. Even December presents more competitive fares compared to the overall median, with prices around $440.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to New York takes about 1h 29m. However, most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends significantly to 21h 11m, reflecting the impact of stopovers on the overall travel duration.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and New York is 402 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey, especially on direct services.

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

Regular price: $144 - $249

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

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York is typically between $144 and $249. The current lowest deal is $138, offered by Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 3-Mar 2.

now $138

Low $144

High $249

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to New York is February, with a median price of $239. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $962. Generally, prices are lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $239

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $962

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

JetBlue Airways

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$460

$303

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$374

$314

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

JetBlue Airways

$423

$432

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

JetBlue Airways

$425

$433

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$320

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$357

$316

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$555 → $328

41%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$443 → $286

35%

1 night

Oct 26 - Oct 27

$460 → $309

33%

2 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 28

$460 → $320

30%

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 flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $239.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 29m

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York typically take 1h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are frequent.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers a good option for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$132

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is an alternative departure airport for flights to New York.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$153

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$258

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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$1,612

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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 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $623. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices around $1016, while booking 7-13 days out averaged $897. Even booking 60+ days in advance showed a higher average price of $744 compared to the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York was considered to be $368 or less. The median price for this route was $563. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of fares being $813 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York, with a median price of $239. April also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $289. In contrast, December was typically the most expensive month, with a median price of $440, significantly higher than the annual median of $563.

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Washington, D.C. to New York: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $144 - $249

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

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York is typically between $144 and $249. The current lowest deal is $138, offered by Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 3-Mar 2.

now $138

Low $144

High $249

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

February

Cheapest

Flights from $239

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $962

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

JetBlue Airways

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$460

$303

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$374

$314

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

JetBlue Airways

$423

$432

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

JetBlue Airways

$425

$433

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$320

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$357

$316

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$555 → $328

41%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$443 → $286

35%

1 night

Oct 26 - Oct 27

$460 → $309

33%

2 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 28

$460 → $320

30%

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