Flights from New York to Washington: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

328 km

Distance

Weather now

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+52°F

Scattered clouds

Airports

DCA

6km

IAD

37km

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January

2026

Flight prices from New York to Washington

Typically the return flight from New York to Washington costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Washington?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Washington flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Washington an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Washington with other routes:

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Direct flights from New York to Washington

We could not found any direct flights to Washington, if you are flying from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (USA).

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Airports in Washington and New York

Washington has 2 airports and New York has 5 airports.

Washington

New York

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/reagan-national-airport

6 km from Washington city center.

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Taxi

~5 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

~10 min.

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Subway

~5 min.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

http://flydulles.com/iad/dulles-international-airport

37 km from Washington city center.

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Taxi

~35 min.

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Bus

~45 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~35 min.

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Subway

~50 min.

Which airport in Washington is better?

The closest airport to Washington city center is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) with 6 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), trip will take 10 min.

Planning a trip from New York to Washington? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Washington looks currently:

Wed, 07 January

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+52°F

Scattered clouds

4 m/s

74 %

Thu, 08 January

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+48°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

61 %

Fri, 09 January

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+50°F

Rain

4 m/s

81 %

Sat, 10 January

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+61°F

Rain

7 m/s

95 %

Sun, 11 January

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+48°F

Rain

6 m/s

33 %

Mon, 12 January

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+41°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

33 %

Tue, 13 January

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+45°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

37 %

Wed, 14 January

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+48°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

38 %

Thu, 15 January

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+39°F

Rain

3 m/s

91 %

Fri, 16 January

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+43°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

68 %

Sat, 17 January

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+55°F

Rain

5 m/s

43 %

Sun, 18 January

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+41°F

Snow

4 m/s

50 %

Mon, 19 January

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+34°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

33 %

Tue, 20 January

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+43°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

41 %

Wed, 21 January

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+30°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

33 %

FAQ

Flying from New York to Washington? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Washington has?

There are 2 of airports in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport. The closest one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport which is 6 km away.

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How far is it to fly between New York and Washington?

A passenger flying direct from New York to Washington will travel around 328 km.

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How long does it take to travel from New York to Washington?

You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.

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What’s the weather like in Washington?

On average you could expect +37°F in February to +79°F in July. Currently, it is Scattered clouds and +52°F in Washington.

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Is there a direct connection between New York and Washington?

No, there are no direct flights to Washington if you are flying from New York.

Washington guide

Washington themes

This is what Washington is known for:

Nightlife

Historic

Food

Family

Location

Washington is located in USA, 328 km away from New York:

Washington time zone

Both New York and Washington have the same time zone

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21:43

Time in Washington right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both New York and Washington have the same currency: United States Dollar.

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Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Washington might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Air Quality

Washington generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Washington pros and cons

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