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Airfares from $82 One Way, $166 Round Trip from New York to Washington

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More About Flying To Washington from New York

Route Information for Flights from New York to Washington

Origin Airport IATA Code
NYC
Destination Airport IATA Code
WAS
Distance
212 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
American Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, JAL, Air France, Kenya Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, Gol, El Al, Aerolineas Argentinas, Alaska Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Royal Jordanian, Finnair, ITA Airways, Iberia, Korean Air, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways
Earliest Flight Arrival
2:01PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
3:29AM UTC

New York and Washington are just 200 miles apart but, if you want to escape the Big Apple and head to the nation’s capital, flying is the easiest way to get there. And booking with Orbitz is the best way to find the top flight deals.


Popular Routes from New York to Washington

These two major cities are both served by three major airports, so there is no shortage of ways to get from one to the other. In fact, there are more than 350 non-stop flights between New York and Washington every day.

From JFK International there are flights to all three of Washington’s airports - Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles, and Baltimore Washington International. You can also fly to Ronald Reagan and Dulles from Newark and LaGuardia in New York.

Flights between the two cities take just over an hour.


The Flight from New York to Washington

Washington lies some 200 miles southeast of New York but planes do not always fly in a straight line from one city to another. Flights from JFK to Washington Ronald Reagan, for example, often head out over the Atlantic and skirt round New Jersey and approach the capital across Delaware. Planes heading to Dulles, on the other hand, may take an inland route, looping over Pennsylvania and Maryland.

The air link between the two cities dates back more than a century. In 1918 an airmail service between New York and Washington was established, with a stop at Philadelphia. But some pilots got lost or even ran out of fuel on the way. Today, with airlines operating jets travelling at more than 500mph there is no danger of that happening.

And with a flight time of just one hour travelling between New York and Washington by air is a lot quicker than it would be by land. Trains take at least three hours and the car journey takes even longer.

All the airports in New York and Washington are modern and well appointed, with an array of shopping and dining options, ground transportation, parking, and car hire facilities which mean the journey should be stress free and you can get into the city quickly and easily when you arrive.

As the flights between New York and Washington are domestic, there is no need to arrive at the airport hours before you fly, although passengers should be at the airport at least 60 minutes before take-off. Remember that checking in baggage can take time and it pays to check your allowance when you book.

Arriving early makes the experience more pleasurable and means you can relax and take advantage of the facilities on offer at the airport.

US citizens will need to produce an official form of ID to board the plane, but a drivers license would be OK. Non-US citizens will need to show their passports before they fly.


Other Flight Destinations around Washington

If you want to explore the region around Washington, or are looking for alternative destinations on the historic East Coast, why not consider these flights?

Flights from New York to Philadelphia

Flights from New York to Baltimore

Flights from New York to Boston

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from New York to Washington?
Two carriers offer nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to DCA — American Airlines and Delta. They’ll take you to your destination in style and comfort.
What is the shortest flight from New York to Washington?
The quickest flight time from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is around 3 hours and 4 minutes. Order your favorite tipple from the drink cart, start your travel journal or get to know your neighbors — you’ll have plenty of time on this medium-haul journey.
What airlines fly from New York to Washington most frequently?
Try American Airlines (AA). This airline offers some of the most frequent flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to DCA. It operates 265 services on this route every month and is popular with travelers. If you can’t find the right flight there, take a look at the airfares with Delta (DL). This airline is a fantastic alternative and has 165 flights from New York to Washington every month.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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