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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:29 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 29m, covering 196 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. range from $185 to $410, with an average of $282 over the past 12 months. Anything below $185 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $130 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $281 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $215 to $1,383. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $89, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $24:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Newark (EWR) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

Connecting flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C.. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $205 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $374, a difference of $169.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and Washington, D.C..

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 36m, compared with 18h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.