Cheap Flights from New York to Washington

Cheap Flights from New York to Washington

Cheap Flights from New York to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
LGA - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-05
JFK - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-06
LGA - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-06
JFK - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-06
LGA - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-06
LGA - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
New York to Washington flight facts
Distance
215 mi
346 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Washington is in the same time zone as New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights White Plains - Washington · White Plains is 28 mi from New York
Flights New York - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights New York - Charlottesville VA · Charlottesville VA is 84 mi from Washington
Flights Philadelphia - Washington · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights New York - Harrisburg · Harrisburg is 93 mi from Washington
Flights New York - Richmond · Richmond is 96 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from New York to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LGA - DCA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LGA - DCA
First | Non stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - IAD
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 23,100 Pts + $5.6
DL
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - DCA
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 23,100 Pts + $5.6
DL
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LGA - DCA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 23,100 Pts + $5.6
DL
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
JFK - DCA
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 23,100 Pts + $5.6
DL
Selected hotels for your next stay
Thompson Washington D.C.
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to WashingtonAward flights to District of Columbia
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Washington.
New York and Washington are about 215 miles (346 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 215-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is in the same time zone as New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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