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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.

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

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

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 $249 for nonstop.

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.

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
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $195 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $353, a difference of $158. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 7 minutes.

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%.

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.

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.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 51% above the route average of $248. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $183 to $1,336. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $111, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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).

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 $23:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

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

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Washington, D.C. range from $166 to $361, with an average of $248 over the past 12 months. Anything below $166 counts as a good deal.