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$60+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

NYC — WAS
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Mon 12/7
Mon 12/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

Mon 12/710:24 pm -
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Wed 12/912:06 pm -
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Deal found 11/3$187
Thu 12/178:57 pm -
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Sun 12/206:35 pm -
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Deal found 11/5$193
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Deal found 11/5$194
Sun 11/226:00 am -
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Tue 12/812:06 pm -
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Deal found 11/3$197
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Tue 12/110:24 pm -
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Tue 12/810:35 pm -
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Sun 11/226:00 am -
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Deal found 11/3$205
Sat 11/219:29 pm -
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Mon 11/236:00 am -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 11/4$207

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Super.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$311 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
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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

Sun 12/20

8:57 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/20

8:20 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/19

9:20 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$104

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 11/28

8:35 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$104

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

JFKIAD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/28

10:25 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$104

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR Newark - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

EWRDCA

Newark

Sun 12/20

6:45 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117
Quickest round-trip

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR Newark - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

EWRIAD

Newark

Thu 12/17

8:11 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR Newark - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

EWRIAD

Newark

Sun 12/20

9:59 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117

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 12/22

8:20 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117

New YorkWashington, D.C.

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

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/20

10:00 am-11:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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: 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Washington, D.C.

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 $245). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 27% 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 Friday (102 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $177 and $337 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $187 on Frontier (Dec 7-Dec 9).

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 22% 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 Friday at noon 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.

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

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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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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Chris Dong

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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.

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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, 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
8,701 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,701 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,701 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7.3
Good
10,475 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,701 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
3,066 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,701 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7.0
Good
12,231 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,701 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Related info for your journey

  • 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 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 41m. 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 $97, 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 63% 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 Delta from $68 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 Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider New York LaGuardia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • 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 China Eastern (100%), China Airlines (90%) or Air France (88%) 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 $295, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $220.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $245). Flying from New York to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 4 airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$97Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$129Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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