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Flights to District of Columbia in 2026

Cheapest flights to District of Columbia

Tue 9/154:55 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Tue 9/227:50 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/16$160
Tue 9/224:55 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Mon 9/287:50 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/18$161
Wed 9/306:15 am -
1 stop11h 03m
Wed 10/77:50 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/16$162
Sun 9/66:18 am -
1 stop10h 56m
Sat 9/127:50 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/19$164
Tue 9/224:55 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Sat 9/267:50 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/19$165
Tue 9/14:55 pm -
1 stop5h 57m
Wed 9/26:20 am -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 8/17$168
Wed 9/911:35 am -
1 stop5h 43m
Fri 9/1111:12 am -
1 stop13h 49m
Deal found 8/18$170
Tue 10/136:10 am -
1 stop11h 08m
Sat 10/247:50 am -
1 stop8h 24m
Deal found 8/16$171
Wed 9/96:15 am -
1 stop11h 03m
Wed 9/167:50 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/16$172
Thu 9/106:15 am -
1 stop11h 03m
Tue 9/157:50 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/16$174
Tue 9/15:55 am -
1 stop11h 19m
Tue 9/1511:12 am -
1 stop13h 49m
Deal found 8/17$174
Fri 10/99:15 am -
Nonstop1h 29m
Sat 10/101:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 8/18$175

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Average price

$244

Round-trip from

$158

One-way from

$79

Good round-trip deal

$278 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA New York LaGuardia - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/2

9:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/6

8:55 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$236

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR Newark - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

EWRDCA

Newark

Thu 9/10

1:00 pm-2:24 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/13

10:27 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$237

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/14

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/15

6:30 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$237

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA New York LaGuardia - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

10:10 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$237

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/19

9:28 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/20

6:10 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$237

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/22

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/24

6:30 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$237

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA New York LaGuardia - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/25

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/27

10:10 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$237

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

8:35 am-10:06 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/13

6:10 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$237

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA New York LaGuardia - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/16

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/19

10:10 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$237

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/22

9:28 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/23

6:10 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$237

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Everything you need to know about your flight to District of Columbia

How long is the flight to District of Columbia?

On average, a flight from New York to District of Columbia takes 5 hours 45 minutes. Flights to District of Columbia from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to District of Columbia

The most flights from New York to District of Columbia are scheduled on a Wednesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to District of Columbia?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to District of Columbia are United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $127
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $98
Frontier
Frontier
From $28
Delta
Delta
From $68

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to District of Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to District of Columbia are JetBlue, Delta and United Airlines.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to District of Columbia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to District of Columbia, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to District of Columbia?

Users looking for the lowest fares to District of Columbia should consider flying on Friday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,104 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,979 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,040 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

FAQs about flying to District of Columbia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to District of Columbia if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to District of Columbia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to District of Columbia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to District of Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in District of Columbia?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in District of Columbia. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost $30, while round-trip flights cost around $74.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to District of Columbia?

    A round-trip flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $1,802, however they can be found for as little as $74.

  • Where does the fastest flight to District of Columbia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to District of Columbia, Baltimore/Washington offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 27 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Cleveland Park?

    If being close to Cleveland Park is important to you, you’ll want to land at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0.0 mi away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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