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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York departing on 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£119
Typical prices: £211-£272
Frontier
Wed 9/9Sat 12/9
IAD - LGA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£162
Typical prices: £141-£245
United Airlines
Sun 11/10Mon 26/10
IAD - EWR • Direct
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Delta free Wi-Fi beats American's ad-based access on this short domestic route.
United Economy Plus adds legroom; American Main Cabin Extra adds drinks.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to New York (WAS-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New York

Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Frontier Logo
07:50 - 16:00
IAD
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LGA
8h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
06:15 - 17:18
LGA
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IAD
11h 03m
1 stop
£119Frontier
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Frontier Logo
07:50 - 16:00
IAD
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LGA
8h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
06:15 - 17:18
LGA
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IAD
11h 03m
1 stop
£120Frontier
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Frontier Logo
07:50 - 16:00
IAD
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LGA
8h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
16:55 - 00:10
LGA
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IAD
7h 15m
1 stop
£148Frontier
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Frontier Logo
21:32 - 01:01
BWI
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EWR
27h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
05:55 - 08:31
EWR
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BWI
26h 36m
1 stop
£151Frontier
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Frontier Logo
19:09 - 01:01
BWI
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EWR
29h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
05:55 - 14:11
EWR
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BWI
8h 16m
1 stop
£158Frontier
Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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11:00 - 12:17
DCA
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JFK
1h 17mdirect
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21:20 - 22:59
JFK
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DCA
1h 39mdirect
£162Delta
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Delta Logo
06:20 - 07:29
DCA
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LGA
1h 09mdirect
Delta Logo
06:15 - 07:34
LGA
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DCA
1h 19mdirect
£162Delta
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
United Airlines Logo
12:40 - 14:09
IAD
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LGA
1h 29mdirect
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06:00 - 07:23
LGA
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IAD
1h 23mdirect
£162United Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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08:25 - 09:49
DCA
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EWR
1h 24mdirect
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18:00 - 19:39
EWR
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DCA
1h 39mdirect
£162United Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
United Airlines Logo
17:50 - 19:20
IAD
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EWR
1h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:25
EWR
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IAD
1h 25mdirect
£162United Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New York from Washington, D.C. usually cost between £114 and £242 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £119 on Frontier (9 Sept–12 Sept).

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to New York costs £61 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 81% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-New York routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York is November, where tickets cost £141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £234 and £219 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £223 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to New York

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington, D.C. to New York

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to New York

  • Does John F. Kennedy Airport have an on-site hotel?

    To take a quick nap, you can rent one of the GoSleep pods that are placed in Terminal 5. In Terminal 4, you will find Minute Suites, which is a small hotel that rents rooms by the hour or for entire nights. The TWA Hotel is directly connected to Terminal 5 by the AirTrain, and you can rent a room for any period up to 12h.

  • What services does Newark Liberty International Airport offer for families?

    In each terminal of Newark Liberty International Airport, you’ll find several washrooms that are equipped with changing tables. Every terminal also has nursing rooms, which are designed to give mothers privacy while breastfeeding.

  • What options are there for going from the city center to Dulles International Airport?

    If you decide to take a taxi or drive from the city center to Dulles International Airport, the trip will normally take you between 35-40min depending on how much traffic there is. Public transportation is an option as well, and if you grab bus lines 38B and 5A, you’ll arrive at Dulles Airport in around 1h 15min.

  • Does Baltimore International Airport have any amenities for those traveling with pets?

    If you’ll be traveling with your pet, keep in mind that Baltimore International Airport has designated pet relief zones in Concourse E and in front of the Hourly Garage. These areas have a small amount of green space, trashcans, and benches.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York was £82 for a one-way ticket and £119 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to New York flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Washington, D.C.? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £218 or less one-way.
  • Flights from Washington, D.C. to New York will depart from one of three airports, either Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), or Baltimore International Airport (BWI). While Ronald Regan Airport is just southwest of Washington, Dulles Airport is further east of the city. Baltimore Airport can be found in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • New York has three main airports that you may land, Newark Liberty (EWR), John F. Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). While both JFK and LaGuardia can be found in the borough of Queens, Newark is to the west of the city.
  • There are many nonstop flights from Washington, D.C to New York, and they are frequently serviced by airlines such as Delta, JetBlue, and United. You can also find flights between these two cities that require layovers, and these may be offered by airlines like American and Spirit.
  • Because New York is such a business hub, it’s not uncommon for people to travel here for work. If this is why you’ll be flying to the city, you may want to land at LaGuardia Airport, as this airport is closest to Manhattan, a neighborhood that contains many of the city’s office buildings and banks.
  • If you have some free time before you need to begin boarding your flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, consider relaxing at one of the available lounges. The American Airlines Admirals Club is in Terminals B and C, while the United Club can be found in Terminal B. If you’re a member, you can also go to the Delta Sky Club that is in Terminal B.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to New York.
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to New York

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

New York to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to New York

Cabin class types available on flights from Washington, D.C. to New York

Cabin classes available on flights from Washington, D.C. to New York. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.

Compare transportation modes for Washington, D.C. to New York

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights£4241h 09m
Trains£313h 30m
Buses£374h 03m