How long is the flight from New York to District of Columbia?

On average, it takes 1h 22m to fly from New York to District of Columbia if you fly out of Newark (the most popular airport in New York) and into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (the most popular airport in District of Columbia). If you’re flying out of New York and into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 1h 27m.

How many flights depart from New York to District of Columbia on average per week?

619 flights are operational weekly from New York to District of Columbia as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to District of Columbia?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to District of Columbia

How many flights depart from New York to District of Columbia on average per day?

As of March 2026, there are 88 flights per day flying from New York to District of Columbia. The most common time of day flights depart is 14:00, with 37% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to District of Columbia?

Prices for flights from New York to District of Columbia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to District of Columbia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to District of Columbia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to District of Columbia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at District of Columbia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:00 - 19:00

LGA

DCA

7h 00m

1 stop

11:15 - 21:45

DCA

LGA

10h 30m

1 stop

£81JetBlue

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 27 May

15:55 - 22:32

LGA

DCA

6h 37m

1 stop

14:45 - 21:45

DCA

LGA

7h 00m

1 stop

£88JetBlue

Mon, 11 May - Thu, 14 May

12:00 - 19:00

LGA

DCA

7h 00m

1 stop

07:20 - 15:00

DCA

LGA

7h 40m

1 stop

£90JetBlue

Tue, 5 May - Thu, 7 May

08:53 - 10:20

JFK

DCA

1h 27mdirect

11:00 - 12:19

DCA

JFK

1h 19mdirect

£105Delta

Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

08:00 - 09:30

EWR

DCA

1h 30mdirect

10:20 - 11:48

DCA

EWR

1h 28mdirect

£105United Airlines

Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr

06:00 - 07:27

LGA

IAD

1h 27mdirect

22:08 - 23:30

IAD

LGA

1h 22mdirect

£105United Airlines

Mon, 4 May - Wed, 6 May

15:30 - 17:00

JFK

DCA

1h 30mdirect

11:00 - 12:15

DCA

JFK

1h 15mdirect

£111Delta

Thu, 26 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

18:40 - 00:36

LGA

IAD

5h 56m

1 stop

10:51 - 20:59

IAD

LGA

10h 08m

1 stop

£122Frontier

Thu, 16 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

14:59 - 16:45

JFK

DCA

1h 46mdirect

06:00 - 07:27

DCA

JFK

1h 27mdirect

£126American Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

18:40 - 00:36

LGA

IAD

5h 56m

1 stop

11:07 - 17:48

IAD

LGA

6h 41m

1 stop

£128Frontier

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

United Airlines flights from New York to District of Columbia

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United Airlines

4 May

LGA06:00New York LaGuardia

1h 27m

IAD07:27Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6 May

IAD22:08Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 22m

LGA23:30New York LaGuardia

£105

United Airlines

26 Mar

EWR15:00Newark

1h 32m

DCA16:32Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29 Mar

DCA07:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 21m

EWR08:21Newark

£118

United Airlines

7 Apr

LGA06:00New York LaGuardia

1h 27m

IAD07:27Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14 Apr

IAD22:08Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 22m

LGA23:30New York LaGuardia

£120

Frontier flights from New York to District of Columbia

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Frontier

16 Apr

LGA18:40New York LaGuardia

5h 56m

1 stop

IAD00:36Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18 Apr

IAD10:51Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 08m

1 stop

LGA20:59New York LaGuardia

£122

Frontier

28 Apr

LGA18:40New York LaGuardia

5h 56m

1 stop

IAD00:36Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5 May

IAD11:07Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 41m

1 stop

LGA17:48New York LaGuardia

£128

Frontier

28 Apr

LGA22:55New York LaGuardia

25h 41m

2 stops

IAD00:36Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5 May

IAD11:07Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 41m

1 stop

LGA17:48New York LaGuardia

£142

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Wed 13/5

12:00-19:00

1 stop7h 00m

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Wed 27/5

11:15-21:45

1 stop10h 30m

£81

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Mon 11/5

15:55-22:32

1 stop6h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 14/5

14:45-21:45

1 stop7h 00m

£88

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - DCA

LGADCA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

12:00-19:00

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/5

07:20-15:00

1 stop7h 40m

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New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

08:53-10:20

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 15/4

11:00-12:19

Nonstop1h 19m

£105

NewarkWashington, D.C.

EWR - DCA

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Newark

Fri 3/4

08:00-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/4

10:20-11:48

Nonstop1h 28m

£105

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/5

06:00-07:27

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

22:08-23:30

Nonstop1h 22m

£105

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New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/3

15:30-17:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 31/3

11:00-12:15

Nonstop1h 15m

£111

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 16/4

18:40-00:36

1 stop5h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/4

10:51-20:59

1 stop10h 08m

£122

New YorkWashington, D.C.

JFK - DCA

JFKDCA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

14:59-16:45

Nonstop1h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

06:00-07:27

Nonstop1h 27m

£126

New YorkWashington, D.C.

LGA - IAD

LGAIAD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 28/4

18:40-00:36

1 stop5h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

11:07-17:48

1 stop6h 41m

£128

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

The cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from New York is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around £104, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit District of Columbia during the month of April, then departing from New York during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £136.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to District of Columbia. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £104. Flights from New York to District of Columbia on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around £211. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to District of Columbia when you can find flight prices for as low as £104. Flying to District of Columbia in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to District of Columbia is in the afternoon when prices are around £211.

What is the cheapest New York to District of Columbia flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on New York to District of Columbia flights?

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Best price found	£52
Fastest flight time	1h 22m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in District of Columbia	2 airports

The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from New York in the past 72 hours is £52. The best return flight deal from New York to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £250.

The fastest flight from New York to District of Columbia takes 1h 22m

Direct flights go from New York to District of Columbia every day.

There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From New York there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to District of Columbia?
Prices for flights from New York to District of Columbia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to District of Columbia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to District of Columbia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to District of Columbia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at District of Columbia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to District of Columbia?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and District of Columbia, the leading plane model is Embraer 175, making up 12.25% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 with 8.78%, Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 6.73%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 6.31%.

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