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— IAD
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
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Flights to District of Columbia in 2026

Cheapest flights to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

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Thu 6/119:30 pm
JFK
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DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Mon 6/156:15 am
DCA
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JFK
Nonstop1h 12m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/12$146
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Thu 6/119:30 pm
JFK
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DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Sun 6/146:15 am
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 12m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/8$150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/162:51 pm
LGA
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IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 6/2310:05 pm
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/48:35 am
JFK
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DCA
Nonstop1h 27m
Delta
Thu 8/611:00 am
DCA
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/115:20 pm
LGA
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 38m
Delta
Sun 6/148:15 am
DCA
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/24:40 pm
JFK
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IAD
Nonstop1h 52m
Delta
Thu 8/67:20 pm
IAD
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 41m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$157
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Thu 6/116:30 am
JFK
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DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 6/146:00 am
DCA
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JFK
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/116:15 am
LGA
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DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 6/156:57 am
DCA
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LGA
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$158
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Thu 9/39:30 pm
JFK
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DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Mon 9/76:20 am
DCA
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JFK
Nonstop1h 09m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/12$163
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Mon 5/259:25 pm
JFK
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DCA
Nonstop1h 34m
JetBlue
Mon 6/16:00 am
DCA
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JFK
Nonstop1h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/11$164
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/156:00 am
LGA
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IAD
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 6/1910:05 pm
IAD
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$167
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Thu 7/29:30 pm
JFK
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DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
JetBlue
Wed 8/56:21 am
DCA
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JFK
Nonstop1h 09m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/13$167

Find flight deals to District of Columbia

Find the latest flights to District of Columbia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 13, 2026.

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Average price

$249

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$146

One-way from

$79

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$211 or less

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$93 or less
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Locate flights to District of Columbia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/16

10:05 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$157

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/10

9:20 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/17

6:02 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$157

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/19

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/22

6:15 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$157

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/12

9:25 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/14

8:15 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$157
Quickest round-trip

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/11

6:05 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/15

6:20 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$157

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/11

6:05 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/14

8:15 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$157

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/19

6:05 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/20

7:30 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$157

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - IAD

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/25

10:16 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/2

7:14 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$157

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - IAD

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/25

4:40 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/29

12:29 pm-1:58 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$157

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - IAD

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/5

10:14 am-11:49 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/7

7:20 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$157

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Best time to book a flight to District of Columbia

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

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 75 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.

How long is the flight to District of Columbia?

On average, a flight from New York to District of Columbia takes 2 hours 11 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability to District of Columbia

The most flights from New York to District of Columbia are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 $114
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $98
Delta
Delta
From $49
Frontier
Frontier
From $28

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

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated May 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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
7.9
Good
8,450 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
7.9
Good
8,450 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,450 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
9,709 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,450 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
7.2
Good
2,973 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,450 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
11,661 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,450 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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. Dulles Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in District of Columbia. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl typically cost $24, while round-trip flights cost around $39.

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

    A round-trip flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $69, however they can be found for as little as $39.

  • 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 Washington National Cathedral?

    If being close to Washington National Cathedral 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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