Washington (DCA) to New York (EWR) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to New York (EWR): United Airlines. The two airports are 198 miles (319 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Norfolk, Pittsburgh and Rochester and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to EWR
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book DCA to EWR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
DCA to EWR with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nantucket (ACK)American Airlines and JetBlue Airways, then United Airlines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charleston (CRW)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Burlington (BTV)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Portland (PWM)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Ottawa (YOW)Air Canada, then United Airlines and Porter Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
DCA to EWR: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to EWR?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to New York (EWR).
How far is Washington from New York by plane?
Washington (DCA) and New York (EWR) are 198 miles (319 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to EWR award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does DCA to EWR cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to EWR with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Washington and New York?
The most direct connections are through Norfolk (ORF), Pittsburgh (PIT), Rochester (ROC), Buffalo (BUF) and Boston (BOS). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Boston.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.