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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are available, historically accounting for 21.1% of all flights over the trailing 90 days. For routes that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically two. While direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one connection.

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

The median direct flight time from Washington, D.C. to New York is 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 386 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically have a significantly longer duration, with a median of 9 hours and 48 minutes. Travelers should consider whether the convenience of a direct flight outweighs the potential time savings, given the substantial difference in median travel times.

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

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable price. The frequent nature of deals indicates that patience and monitoring can lead to savings.

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2026-09-26 – 2026-09-28
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Washington, D.C. to New York: Overview

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

Only 1% of recent fares from Washington, D.C. to New York were classified as a good price. Right now, fares for this route are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $319–$830, and a median fare of $553. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New York.

The journey from Washington, D.C. to New York is a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 386 kilometers. A typical journey takes about 1h 20m, though most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights having a median duration of 16h 55m.

For those wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York, the data shows that December, January, and February are typically the most affordable months, all with a median fare of $90. This indicates a consistent period of lower prices during the winter months.

Regarding direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York, only 21.1% of recent fares were non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

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

Regular price: $189 - $281

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $189 to $281. The current lowest deal is $189 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 28.

now $189

Low $189

High $281

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to New York is December, with a median price of $90. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $653. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $90

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $653

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

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

United Airlines

JetBlue Airways

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

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$369

$286

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

JetBlue Airways

$401

$280

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$333

$275

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

JetBlue Airways

$239

$210

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$307

$245

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

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

American Airlines

$375

$248

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$371 → $202

46%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

$350 → $193

45%

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$370 → $219

41%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

$370 → $219

41%

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 $189.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $90

Historically, December, January, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 20m

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to New York takes 1h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 21.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $189

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from Washington, D.C. to New York for $189.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$144

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International is a major gateway to New York, offering many flight options from Washington, D.C.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient regional alternative for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

79% AI deal score

$2,265

$650

Save $1,615

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $552. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees the highest average prices, around $892. For the trailing 90 days, prices generally increase as the departure date approaches. For example, booking 14-27 days out has an average price of $658, while 7-13 days out averages $666.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is considered to be $319 or less. The median price for this route has been $553. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed at $830 or below. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $319 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York include December, January, and February, all showing a median price of $90. The annual median price for this route is $553, based on data from the trailing 270 days. While December appears as both a cheapest and potentially most expensive month, the median price for the cheapest months is significantly lower than the overall annual median.

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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: $189 - $281

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $189 to $281. The current lowest deal is $189 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 28.

now $189

Low $189

High $281

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

December

Cheapest

Flights from $90

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $653

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

United Airlines

JetBlue Airways

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

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$369

$286

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

JetBlue Airways

$401

$280

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$333

$275

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - New York

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

JetBlue Airways

$239

$210

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$307

$245

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New York

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

American Airlines

$375

$248

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$371 → $202

46%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

$350 → $193

45%

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$370 → $219

41%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

$370 → $219

41%

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