How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.?

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier can get you from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 07m. There are 198 mi between Newark Airport and Washington, D.C.. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

United Airlines, at $129, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C... This flight start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from EWR to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.?

When deciding which route to take from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. consider Newark - Baltimore/Washington, Newark - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.?

On average you can expect to pay $768 for a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $94 while the most popular route, (Newark - Baltimore/Washington) is currently priced at $165.

What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. are Sun Country Air (100%), Ethiopian Air (97%) and Avianca (86%).

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

Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 39% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 283% 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 Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $279.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Washington, D.C. from Newark Airport average $229. You can even find prices in April for less than $229, as users have found deals to Washington, D.C. from as low as $91. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Washington, D.C. from Newark Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Newark 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 Newark to Washington, D.C..

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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.

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