Cheap flights from Washington to New York from $75 DCA, IAD → EWR, JFK, LGA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest return found recently is $151 with American Airlines, 19 Nov – 20 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $75 with jetBlue, 18 Nov, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $75, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $151, 19 Nov to 20 Nov
- Usual return price
- $202 to $247
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $151 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, United Airlines, jetBlue
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 24 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $202 to $247.
Cheapest return found recently
$151
19 Nov – 20 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:11 a.m. · 3 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$151
19 Nov – 20 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:11 a.m. · 3 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$151 19 Nov – 20 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $132 to $267.
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 18 Nov to 31 Dec, 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?
No. We hold 1-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 19 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
343 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov – 24 Nov | $267 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 20 Nov | $151 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 22 Nov | $298 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $196 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 5 Dec | $159 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 6 Dec | $221 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 13 Dec | $247 | United Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $229 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $246 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $247 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $151.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, jetBlue, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $94 to $118.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$75
18 Nov · jetBlue
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · 1 h 12 min trip
stops unknown
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$95
23 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 24 min trip
nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$75 18 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$70 14 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $61 to $98.
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 15 departure dates from 14 Nov to 15 May 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 18 Nov, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
25 fares on 15 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $70 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $92 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $72 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $91 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $115 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $95 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 19 Dec | $104 | United Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $96 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $99 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $121 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 17 Feb 2027 | $112 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Feb 2027 | $144 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Apr 2027 | $146 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 May 2027 | $105 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 15 May 2027 | $145 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $70.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, jetBlue, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Washington to New York
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Nov – 20 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to New York?
Return
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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 | $238 | $132 | +2% | 37 |
| 7–13 days | $297 | $151 | +28% | 31 |
| 14–29 days | $253 | $191 | +9% | 43 |
| 30–59 days | $233 | $142 | Cheapest seen | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $239 | $206 | +3% | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $329 | $232 | +41% | 17 |
| 180+ days | $317 | $317 | +36% | 14 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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 | $96 | $61 | +6% | 47 |
| 7–13 days | $98 | $66 | +8% | 45 |
| 14–29 days | $110 | $65 | +22% | 41 |
| 30–59 days | $91 | $63 | Cheapest seen | 50 |
| 60–89 days | $123 | $72 | +36% | 37 |
| 90–179 days | $156 | $112 | +72% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $155 | $105 | +71% | 34 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Washington → Philadelphia
130 km from New York
$306
$155 more than flying to New York
1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 · DCA → PHL · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Baltimore → New York
57 km from Washington
$477
$326 more than flying from Washington
21 Nov – 22 Nov · BWI → LGA · out 2 stops, back nonstop
found yesterday
Washington → Newburgh
88 km from New York
$808
$657 more than flying to New York
1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027 · DCA → SWF · out 2 stops, back 3 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Washington → Philadelphia
130 km from New York
$95
$20 more than flying to New York
23 Nov · DCA → PHL · nonstop
found today
Baltimore → New York
57 km from Washington
$137
$62 more than flying from Washington
21 Jan 2027 · BWI → EWR · 1 stop
found yesterday
Washington → Newburgh
88 km from New York
$174
$99 more than flying to New York
1 Mar 2027 · IAD → SWF · 3 stops
found today
Charlottesville → New York
149 km from Washington
$318
$243 more than flying from Washington
22 Nov · CHO → JFK · 1 stop
found yesterday
Lancaster → New York
142 km from Washington
$371
$296 more than flying from Washington
19 Nov · LNS → LGA · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Harrisburg → New York
148 km from Washington
$380
$305 more than flying from Washington
21 Nov · MDT → EWR · 1 stop
found 2 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 19 Nov – 20 Nov. 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 Washington to New York?
The cheapest return found recently is $151 with American Airlines, 19 Nov to 20 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $202 to $247.
How much is a one-way flight from Washington to New York?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $75 with jetBlue, 18 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $70 with jetBlue, 14 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $94 to $118.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to New York?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $151, 19 Nov to 20 Nov, found yesterday. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $70, 14 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to New York?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Washington to New York?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $151 with American Airlines, 19 Nov to 20 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $95 with American Airlines, 23 Nov, found today.
How long is the flight from Washington to New York?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 23 Nov, takes 1 h 24 min from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to New York?
Between 18 Nov and 31 Dec, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 3 and Frontier Airlines on 1. Between 14 Nov and 15 May 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 8 of the 15 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 5 and United Airlines on 1.
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