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

JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from New York to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 06m. There are 198 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 United Airlines and Delta. JetBlue is priced at 74% 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 $64 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $64 and JetBlue from $64 one-way.

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.

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).

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 Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Newark - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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 $251, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $273.

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 Republic Airways (83%), Air France (79%) or China Airlines (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

Consider United Airlines, Delta or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New York to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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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 September 22, 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 22, 2026.

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Last-minute flights from New York to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated September 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from New York to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.

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

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One-way from	$64 (Kiwi.com)
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New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/5

7:10 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

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$144

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/23

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

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LGA New York LaGuardia - BWI Baltimore/Washington

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New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/26

8:55 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

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LGA New York LaGuardia - BWI Baltimore/Washington

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New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/15

12:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/20

3:59 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

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LGA New York LaGuardia - BWI Baltimore/Washington

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New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/22

12:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/19

10:25 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

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New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/13

3:50 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/23

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/17

8:55 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

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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 September.

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $227). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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?

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (107 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.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $200 and $364 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $136 on Frontier (Oct 28-Oct 31).

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

About 23% of weekly flights between New York and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 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, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 84 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 day to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR and LGA

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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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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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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Expert on JFK

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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

7.8

Good

8,597 reviews

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

8,597 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,597 reviews

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

10,222 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,597 reviews

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2.0

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Barney,May 2026

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

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7.8

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8,597 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

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Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

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

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7.0

Good

12,082 reviews

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7.8

Good

8,597 reviews

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

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JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from New York to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 06m. There are 198 mi between New York and Washington, D.C.. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
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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 United Airlines and Delta. JetBlue is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $64 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $64 and JetBlue from $64 one-way.
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The most popular route from New York to Washington, D.C. is Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Newark - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
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JetBlue	Cheapest$64	Average$187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$118	Average$333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$118	Average$236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$129	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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$64+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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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 September 22, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $200 and $364 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $136 on Frontier (Oct 28-Oct 31).

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About 23% of weekly flights between New York and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

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

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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, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

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Booking 84 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.

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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 September 19, 2026.

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

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New York to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $200 and $364 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $136 on Frontier (Oct 28-Oct 31).