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

Spirit Airlines, at $115, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is priced at 51% 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 $51 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $63 and United Airlines from $65 one-way.

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

Booking 71 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 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 Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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.

The most flights from NYC to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (120 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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. Dulles Intl.

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 $877, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $64. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $129.

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 SkyWest Airlines (80%), LATAM Airlines (78%) or China Airlines (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 31% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 147% by booking at least 27 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New York to Washington, D.C. within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $301.

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

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from New York. Prices for April average $235 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $91. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a April flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.

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.

$51+ Flights from New York, NY to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from	$115 (Flightnetwork)
One-way from	$51 (Mytrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$218
Good round-trip deal	$163 or less
Good one-way deal	$94 or less

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Check live wait times for security at EWR, as they can vary significantly between terminals.

LGA

LGA is the closest airport to Manhattan, making taxis a convenient and often cheaper option than rideshares.

JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, use the LIRR from Penn or Grand Central Station, taking about 20-25 minutes.

DCA

DCA is easily accessible via the Metro on the Yellow and Blue lines, offering a clean and affordable option to reach downtown D.C.

IAD

The Silver Line Metro now reaches IAD, offering a cost-effective way to get to downtown D.C. in under 40 minutes.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
JetBlue	Cheapest$88	Average$171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$91	Average$286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$122	Average$285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$138	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$242	Average$307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$51+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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