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$60+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

EWR — WAS
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Mon 11/30
Mon 12/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Washington, D.C.

Mon 12/76:00 am -
1 stop8h 49m
Wed 12/912:06 pm -
1 stop12h 23m
Deal found 10/29$185
Wed 12/26:05 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Sat 12/56:33 pm -
1 stop5h 56m
Deal found 10/30$190
Wed 12/26:05 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Fri 12/410:33 pm -
1 stop25h 56m
Deal found 10/29$194
Fri 12/46:05 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Mon 12/710:35 pm -
1 stop25h 54m
Deal found 10/30$195
Tue 12/222:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Thu 1/73:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 10/29$201
Thu 11/1910:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 11/2312:37 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 10/29$201
Mon 11/1612:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 28m
Tue 11/171:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/29$204
Wed 12/26:05 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Wed 12/210:33 pm -
1 stop12h 19m
Deal found 10/29$205
Fri 11/135:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 28m
Wed 11/187:00 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/30$212
Mon 12/146:00 am -
1 stop8h 49m
Mon 12/2110:59 pm -
1 stop11h 44m
Deal found 10/29$212
Tue 12/16:05 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Sat 12/56:33 pm -
1 stop5h 56m
Deal found 10/30$213
Wed 12/231:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Thu 12/3110:15 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 10/29$217

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$60
(Super.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$529

Good round-trip deal

$468 or less

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRDCA

Newark

Tue 1/26

8:50 am-10:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$101
Quickest round-trip

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRIAD

Newark

Fri 1/1

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 - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

EWRDCA

Newark

Fri 11/20

2:00 pm-3:28 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRIAD

Newark

Thu 12/10

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRIAD

Newark

Sat 12/5

9:30 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRIAD

Newark

Wed 11/11

11:35 am-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRDCA

Newark

Thu 11/19

4:44 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRIAD

Newark

Thu 11/19

4:44 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRDCA

Newark

Fri 11/27

2:00 pm-3:28 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$146

NewarkWashington, D.C.

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

EWRIAD

Newark

Sat 1/16

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$146

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-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 Newark to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $248). Flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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 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 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $207 and $381 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $178 on Frontier (Jan 22-Jan 24).

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

About 25% of weekly flights between Newark and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

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 Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,451 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,451 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,451 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 17m. There are 211 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 $137, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C... This flight start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Newark - Baltimore/Washington or Newark - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

  • 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%), Republic Airways (100%) and Ethiopian Air (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,118 for a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Newark - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $201.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $248). Flying from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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 airline flying from Newark to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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