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Sep 20 — Sep 271
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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.

Tue 9/226:15 am -
1 stop10h 31m
Mon 9/286:00 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 8/17$158
Wed 9/308:29 pm -
1 stop15h 11m
Wed 10/710:22 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Deal found 8/16$159
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
Thu 9/36:18 am -
1 stop6h 06m
Wed 9/1610:22 am -
1 stop10h 37m
Deal found 8/19$163
Sun 9/66:18 am -
1 stop10h 56m
Sat 9/127:50 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/19$164
Sat 9/56:39 pm -
1 stop18h 50m
Sat 9/1210:22 am -
1 stop10h 37m
Deal found 8/17$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
Tue 9/16:18 am -
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Wed 9/28:45 am -
1 stop12h 14m
Deal found 8/17$168
Tue 9/156:15 am -
1 stop10h 31m
Tue 9/2210:22 am -
1 stop10h 37m
Deal found 8/16$170

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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

Sat 9/26

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/29

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
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New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/18

9:30 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-7:12 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

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

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 10/17

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/20

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 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

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Washington, D.C. flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Washington, D.C. flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Washington, D.C. flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Washington, D.C.. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

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

On average, a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. takes 5 hours 57 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

The most flights from New York to Washington, D.C. are scheduled on a Tuesday (117 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $127
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $113
Delta
Delta
From $68
Frontier
Frontier
From $28

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C. are JetBlue, United Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. 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.

The best insider tips for flights to Washington, D.C.

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. trip
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines and Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
10,104 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
11,979 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
7.1
Good
3,040 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,510 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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 Washington, D.C.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost $30, while round-trip flights cost around $63.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

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

  • 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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