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Washington D.C..$201 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Washington D.C..$201 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Dec, returning Thu, 1 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Mon, 29 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Washington D.C..$201 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Washington D.C..$201 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 25 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Washington D.C..$201 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Washington D.C..$201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Washington D.C..$201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Washington D.C..$201 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in May.
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New York Newark to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

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New York to Washington D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$201
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week82

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Washington Ronald Reagan is $201. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from New York Newark to Washington Ronald Reagan.
United, GoJet Airlines and Republic Airways fly direct from New York Newark to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of April 2025, there are 82 flights per week flying from New York Newark to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • New York and Washington DC are in the same timezone, UTC-4.

  • Take your pick of 445 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.

  • To ensure you get on your EWR to DCA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • United Airlines offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United Airlines.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating EWR to DCA flights, with 66.46% of its services arriving as planned.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between EWR and DCA include:

    • Hancock International Airport

    • Norfolk International Airport

    • Theodore Francis Green Memorial State Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • $101 is the lowest price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. A return flight starts at $201. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from EWR to DCA, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from EWR to DCA.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • Of the departures from Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near EWR:

Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • The street address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • February is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Washington DC in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you'd like to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to DCA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its popular sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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