Cheap flights from New York to Washington from $91 EWR, JFK, LGA → DCA, IAD
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $197 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $91 with jetBlue, 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $91, jetBlue, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $197, 16 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $208 to $272
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $181 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, United Airlines, jetBlue
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $208 to $272.
Cheapest return found recently
$197
16 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Leaves 6:03 a.m. · Return leaves 8:30 a.m. · 18 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · overnight connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$241
22 Nov – 5 Dec · American Airlines
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 7:25 a.m. · Return leaves 7:00 a.m. · 3 h 11 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$197 16 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$181 13 Nov – 15 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $129 to $268.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 13 Nov to 23 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
479 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 15 Nov | $181 | American Airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 22 Nov | $289 | American Airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 30 Nov | $278 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 22 Nov | $255 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 29 Nov | $247 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 5 Dec | $213 | American Airlines | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 9 Dec | $222 | Frontier Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $197 | Frontier Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Mar 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $206 | Frontier Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 | $285 | American Airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $181.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, jetBlue, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $94 to $122.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$91
1 Jan 2027 · jetBlue
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 8:57 p.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$91
1 Jan 2027 · jetBlue
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 8:57 p.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$91 1 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$70 2 Mar 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $56 to $102.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 17 departure dates from 15 Nov to 14 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
170 fares on 17 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $144 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $92 | American Airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $91 | American Airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $122 | American Airlines | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $98 | American Airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $100 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $96 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $94 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $102 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $96 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $91 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $110 | Frontier Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Feb 2027 | $114 | Frontier Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Mar 2027 | $149 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Mar 2027 | $70 | Frontier Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 May 2027 | $158 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jun 2027 | $146 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $70.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from New York to Washington
Return
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class return fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 16 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
One-way
Business
The lowest business fare we have seen is $247, across 4 departure dates.
18 Jan 2027 · LGA → DCA · American Airlines
nonstop
found 3 days ago
That business fare is 3.5 times the economy fare of $70.
First
The lowest first-class fare we have seen is $203, on one departure date.
1 Jan 2027 · LGA → DCA · American Airlines
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Today's prices for 1 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New York to Washington?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $274 | $129 | +34% | 45 |
| 7–13 days | $301 | $161 | +47% | 44 |
| 14–29 days | $227 | $175 | +11% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $205 | $158 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $270 | $241 | +32% | 34 |
| 90–179 days | $310 | $197 | +51% | 42 |
| 180+ days | $327 | $280 | +60% | 24 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $101 | $62 | +9% | 44 |
| 7–13 days | $101 | $75 | +9% | 44 |
| 14–29 days | $93 | $63 | Cheapest seen | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $94 | $56 | +1% | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $152 | $110 | +63% | 39 |
| 90–179 days | $156 | $70 | +68% | 47 |
| 180+ days | $160 | $141 | +72% | 48 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
New York → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$240
$43 more than flying to Washington
16 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · LGA → BWI · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Philadelphia → Washington
130 km from New York
$262
$65 more than flying from New York
11 Dec – 18 Dec · PHL → IAD · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Newburgh → Washington
88 km from New York
$805
$608 more than flying from New York
22 Nov – 22 Nov · SWF → IAD · out 1 stop, back 3 stops
found 2 days ago
Islip → Washington
77 km from New York
$544
$347 more than flying from New York
21 Nov – 29 Nov · ISP → IAD · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
New York → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$108
$17 more than flying to Washington
1 Mar 2027 · LGA → BWI · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Islip → Washington
77 km from New York
$203
$112 more than flying from New York
20 Nov · ISP → IAD · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from New York to Washington?
The cheapest return found recently is $197 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $181 with American Airlines, 13 Nov to 15 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $208 to $272.
How much is a one-way flight from New York to Washington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $91 with jetBlue, 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $70 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $94 to $122.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Washington?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $181, 13 Nov to 15 Nov, found 3 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $70, 2 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Washington?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from New York to Washington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $241 with American Airlines, 22 Nov to 5 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $91 with jetBlue, 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from New York to Washington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with jetBlue on 1 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 20 min from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to Washington?
Between 13 Nov and 23 Aug 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 10 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 3 and Frontier Airlines on 3. Between 15 Nov and 14 Jun 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest one-way on 10 of the 17 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 4 and Frontier Airlines on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work