Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS) from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
NYC — WAS
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from New York to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

How to find the cheapest flight from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

All the information you need to plan the best NYC to WAS flight in 2023: compare New York to Washington, D.C. flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Washington, D.C..

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$59
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

NYC - WAS

Price

$237 - $374

WAS

Temperature

35.6 - 80.6 °F

WAS

Rainfall

2.6 - 4 inches

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 30% 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 60% by booking at least 33 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 $223.

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

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from New York. Prices for March average $196 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $108. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 10% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Washington, D.C. (NYC - 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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from New York to Washington, D.C.. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap Avianca flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

Some of the lowest-priced Avianca flights we've found at this time heading from New York to Washington, D.C.. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap New York to Washington, D.C. flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for NYC to WAS flights for September, October
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New York to Washington, D.C. 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from New York found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Washington, D.C. from New York

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One-way flights to Washington, D.C. from New York

The cheapest one-way flights from New York to Washington, D.C.
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New York LaGuardiaBaltimore/Washington

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/10

1 stop7h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/17

1 stop6h 07m

New York LaGuardiaBaltimore/Washington

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/10

2 stops18h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/17

1 stop6h 07m

New York LaGuardiaBaltimore/Washington

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/24

1 stop8h 17m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/31

1 stop10h 53m

New York LaGuardiaBaltimore/Washington

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/26

1 stop8h 17m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/31

1 stop8h 09m

New York LaGuardiaBaltimore/Washington

LGA - BWI

LGABWI

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/23

1 stop9h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/25

1 stop6h 13m

New York John F Kennedy IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/14

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/14

Nonstop1h 23m

New York John F Kennedy IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/4

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/6

Nonstop1h 41m

NewarkWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

EWR - DCA

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 10/17

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/19

Nonstop1h 37m

New York LaGuardiaWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/26

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/27

Nonstop1h 12m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Avianca and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Porter Airlines
7.6
Good
27 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about New York to Washington, D.C. flights.

Can I find flights from New York to Washington, D.C. for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Washington, D.C. for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $87, but on average you can expect to pay $113.

Are there nonstop flights from New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York to Washington, D.C. is less than $143.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from New York to Washington, D.C.?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday.

How many flights depart from New York to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

Travelers can expect 6 flights from New York to Washington, D.C. on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 17% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures

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

Spirit Airlines and Frontier can get you from New York to Washington, D.C. in just under 7h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 56m. 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?

Spirit Airlines, at $87, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Washington, D.C.. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier. Spirit Airlines is priced at 55% 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 $49 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $53 and Delta from $68 one-way.

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

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 KLM (84%), China Airlines (84%) or ITA Airways (79%) 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 $245, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $54. The most popular route (New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $135.

What does JFK to IAD mean?

This is defined as New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). Codes like Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from New York to Washington, D.C. choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$108Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$125Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$128Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Hourly flight availability from New York to Washington, D.C.

See what time of day planes typically take off from New York to Washington, D.C.
9%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
29%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
41%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
21%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

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

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from New York to Washington, D.C.
Sunday153daily flights
Monday178daily flights
Tuesday164daily flights
Wednesday169daily flights
Thursday160daily flights
Friday176daily flights
Saturday120daily flights

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