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Washington, DC to New York City: what the flight costs

By the VacayMatch editors · Updated

In the last 60 days we checked this route 22 times. The typical return was £317 per person and the lowest £288, taxes and fees included.

Per person
Lowest seen£288
Typical (median)£317
Price checks, 60 days22

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Trips we picked on this route

Just found · from Washington, DCLowest in 30 days

New York City

23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights

  • Nonstop on JetBlue, 1h 9m
  • £29 per person below the typical fare on this route
  • Lowest in 30 days on this route
The total, before you go

£1,443 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees

Flights £576 + hotel £867, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136

JetBlue · nonstop · 1h 9m

The catch: Hold luggage, seat selection and any resort fee are extra: they are not in the total.

Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.

Stay from £372/nightThings to do
See why it’s worth it

Just found · from Washington, DCNot worth it this week

New York City

16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights

  • Nonstop B6 from DCA, out 6:10 AM Friday, home 10:59 PM Sunday
  • New Yorker by Lotte Hotels: $877 for 2 nights, rated 7.7
  • Sunday looks clear at 60°F for the Brooklyn Bridge on foot
The total, before you go

£1,378 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees

Flights £717 + hotel £661, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136

JetBlue · nonstop · 2h 38m

The catch: The fare is $476 per person, $56 above the $420 typical, and showers run 86% likely Friday and 67% Saturday.

Worth it if you already have Broadway tickets and don't mind rain; skip it if you can wait for a fare nearer $420.

Stay from £331/nightThings to do
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Every fare we found in the last 30 days

CheckedTrip datesPer personAirlineStopsDurationSource
14 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£359B6nonstop2h 38mKiwi.com
14 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£318B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
14 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£288JetBluenonstop1h 9mGoogle Flights
14 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£319B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£288JetBluenonstop1h 9mGoogle Flights
13 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£317B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£288JetBluenonstop1h 9mGoogle Flights
13 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£317B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£288JetBluenonstop1h 9mGoogle Flights
13 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£328B6nonstop2h 38mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£318B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£332B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£288Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connectionnonstop1h 17mGoogle Flights
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£288Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connectionnonstop1h 17mGoogle Flights
12 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£312B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£317B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£288Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connectionnonstop1h 17mGoogle Flights
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£318B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£334B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£316B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£332B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com
11 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£316B6nonstop1h 9mKiwi.com

About New York City

New York City delivers Broadway, world-class museums, skyline views and a restaurant for every cuisine on earth, all reachable by subway.

New York City from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do

Questions about Washington, DC to New York City

What does a return from Washington, DC to New York City usually cost?

Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £317 per person, taxes and fees included, across 22 checks; the lowest was £288.

When is the best time to fly from Washington, DC to New York City?

New York City is at its best in April, May, June, September, October, November and December. Avoid January, February: Cold, grey and slushy, though hotel rates are at their lowest

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, DC to New York City?

No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New York City.

Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.

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