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

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Cheapest round-trip flights$139
JetBlue1 stop8 hrThu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $139
Cheapest one-way flight$63
JetBlue1 stop9 hrWed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $63
Cheapest nonstop flights$159
UnitedNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $159
Last-minute weekend getaway$177
JetBlue1 stop10 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $177
Cheapest business class flights$319
AmericanNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is currently $319
Fastest flight1 hr 7 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to New York takes 1 hr 7 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $95 and $150.

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to New York

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $159
    Typical price: $125–210
    129 weekly nonstop flights
    DCA, IAD - EWR, LGAEvery day
    2367 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - EWR, LGAEvery day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $167
    Typical price: $125–235
    80 weekly nonstop flights
    DCA - JFK, LGAEvery day
    2917 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - EWR, JFK, LGAEvery day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $179
    Typical price: $125–240
    81 weekly nonstop flights
    DCA, IAD - JFK, LGAEvery day
    1033 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - EWR, JFK, LGAEvery day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $139
    Typical price: $115–255
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    DCA - JFKEvery day
    227 weekly connecting flights
    DCA - EWR, JFK, LGAEvery day
  • Southwest
    from $301
    Typical price: $250–470
    464 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - LGAEvery day
  • Frontier
    from $170
    Typical price: $155–405
    129 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, IAD - EWR, JFK, LGAEvery day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    WashingtonUnited States17 min4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    WashingtonUnited States53 min22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    BaltimoreUnited States48 min27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 19 min116 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New YorkUnited States38 min12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New YorkUnited States24 min8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    NewarkUnited States29 min8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    NewburghUnited States1 hr 28 min55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to New York

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New York are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $95 to $150.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York recently found on Google Flights was with JetBlue from $139. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $63.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $159, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $167, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $179, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $139, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $301, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $170, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York starts at $139 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $63 and departs on Wed, May 6.
1 hr 7 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 129 nonstop flights and 2,367 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 80 nonstop flights and 2,917 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New York are:
  • Delta offers 81 nonstop flights and 1,033 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • JetBlue offers 7 nonstop flights and 227 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • Southwest offers 464 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • Frontier offers 129 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York recently found on Google Flights was with JetBlue from $139. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $63.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $159, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $167, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $179, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $139, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $301, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to New York is $170, flying from May 8 to May 10.
United, American, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York.
  • There are 129 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 80 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 81 Delta direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and New York at price $177 is offered by JetBlue from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
United, American, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York.
  • There are 129 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 80 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 81 Delta direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and New York start at $159 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and New York start at $319 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and New York start at $139 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and New York starts at $177 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with JetBlue.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and New York at price $177 is offered by JetBlue from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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