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$50+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — WAS
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2912:00 pm
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 00m
JetBlue
Sat 5/911:00 am
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop9h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/13$85
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/103:55 pm
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 36m
JetBlue
Tue 3/172:55 pm
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/11$87
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/103:55 pm
LGA
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DCA
1 stop6h 36m
JetBlue
Wed 3/113:59 pm
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop6h 58m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/9$92
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/273:55 pm
LGA
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DCA
1 stop6h 36m
JetBlue
Wed 3/43:59 pm
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop6h 58m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/9$94
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1112:30 pm
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop10h 01m
JetBlue
Wed 3/182:55 pm
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/10$95
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2412:30 pm
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 23m
JetBlue
Thu 2/263:59 pm
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop6h 58m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/10$98
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1312:00 pm
LGA
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DCA
1 stop7h 00m
JetBlue
Thu 5/1411:00 am
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop9h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/10$100
This flygcity.se deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 flygcity.se is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/712:30 pm
LGA
-
DCA
1 stop10h 01m
JetBlue
Thu 3/127:00 am
DCA
-
LGA
1 stop8h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/13$101
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1010:00 am
JFK
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BWI
1 stop14h 41m
Frontier
Tue 3/173:19 pm
BWI
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JFK
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:20 am
LGA
-
BWI
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Wed 3/113:19 pm
BWI
-
LGA
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/910:30 pm
EWR
-
BWI
1 stop15h 54m
Frontier
Wed 3/113:19 pm
BWI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$118
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:30 am
JFK
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BWI
1 stop13h 19m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:05 am
BWI
-
JFK
1 stop18h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$118

Find flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$85
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One-way from

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February

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April

Average price

$247

Good round-trip deal

$147 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/29

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/9

11:00 am-8:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$85

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/9

11:00 am-8:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$85

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/10

3:55 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/11

3:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$92

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/11

12:30 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$95

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/10

3:55 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$102

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/18

1:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

3:00 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 12m

$106

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/18

1:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$107

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/2

7:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/5

4:50 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$107

New YorkBaltimore

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/10

6:20 am-2:24 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/11

3:19 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$117

New YorkBaltimore

JFK - BWI

JFKBWI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

11:30 am-12:49 am

1 stop13h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/20

6:05 am-12:59 am

1 stop18h 54m

$118

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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: When it comes to deals on New York-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $50). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

When flying from New York to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (114 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $130.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 48m.

How often are flights from New York to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between New York and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, Exec Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New York to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,203 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,288 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    JetBlue, Frontier, and United Airlines can get you from New York to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 35m. There are 228 mi between New York and Washington, D.C.. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    JetBlue, at $64, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. JetBlue is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $58 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $58 and United Airlines from $58 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from New York to Washington, D.C. is New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You may also consider Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. consider choosing LATAM Airlines (82%), Aeromexico (81%) or KLM (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $208, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $64. The most popular route (New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $85.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $50). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$64Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$73Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$109Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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