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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from New York to Washington were £72 for one-way flights and £141 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from New York to Washington & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
JFK
Destination airport IATA code
DCA
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£140
Average flight time
1 hour 34 mins

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Washington DCA Flight Information

Traveling From
New York
Origin Airport IATA Code
NYC
Traveling To
Washington
Destination Airport IATA Code
WAS
Number of Airlines Serving
22
Available Airlines
Delta, JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines
Distance
342 km
Direct Flight Time
1 24
Flight Price
£141

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between New York and Washington?
First off, you need to decide if you’d like to fly the LaGuardia Airport to Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) route or the Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.) to DCA route between New York and Washington. Next, pick who you’ll be travelling with. American Airlines is one of the 2 companies that operate on the first route. On the second route, United Airlines is among the 1 airlines you can choose from.
How long is a direct flight from New York to Washington?
The journey of 210 miles from New York to Washington takes on average 1 hour and 20 minutes, but could even be as fast as 1 hour and 6 minutes. Family excursion or romantic getaway? Relaxed or fast-paced? Whatever your type of holiday, get to your destination the stress-free way with a direct flight.
What are the best airports for New York to Washington flights?
If you don’t know how to venture from New York to Washington, here are the routes most often flown:

  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) to Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall) - 484 flights per week
  • EWR to BWI Airport - 387 flights per week
  • JFK to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 385 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from New York to Washington?
Every airline has different benefits. If you’re travelling from New York to Washington, take your pick from one of the best six air carriers which operate on this route:

  • Delta with 2,058 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 1,763 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 1,098 flights every month.
  • Southwest Airlines with 907 flights every month.
  • Spirit Airlines with 616 flights every month.
  • Frontier Airlines with 173 flights every month.

How many flights are there from New York to Washington?
Impromptu getaways can be loads of fun. With around 69 flights operating from New York to Washington every day, you’ll be able to pick the time that’s best for you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from New York to Washington, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between New York to Washington is May. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £141 and can rise to £149 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from New York to Washington  

Every day between New York and Washington, 43 flights from 22 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, JAL, Kenya Airways, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, Gol, El Al, Aerolineas Argentinas, Alaska Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, LATAM Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Royal Jordanian, ITA Airways, Iberia, Korean Air, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 342 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from New York to Washington — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from New York to Washington to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Omni Shoreham Hotel

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4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC
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State Plaza Hotel

State Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2116 E Street NW, Washington, DC
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Great family stay.
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Hotel Pentagon

3 out of 5
2480 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Stay at this hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,101 reviews)
"We had a perfectly decent stay. The room was clean and the motel was quiet."

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Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel

3 out of 5
1501 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay
"Great stay, helpful staff, perfect location. Look forward to staying here again."

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Hotel Washington

Hotel Washington

4.5 out of 5
515 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Stay at this spa hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,590 reviews)
"It is right across the street from the White House and the Vue restaurant is an amazing place to eat at the top of the hotel with a generous “Vue”."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

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