United States · 198 miles (319 km)

New York (EWR) to Washington (DCA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from New York (EWR) to Washington (DCA): 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 EWR to DCA

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book EWR to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

EWR to DCA with one stop

30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Norfolk (ORF)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Rochester (ROC)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Buffalo (BUF)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Nantucket (ACK)United Airlines, then American Airlines and JetBlue Airways
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Charleston (CRW)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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  • Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Burlington (BTV)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Portland (PWM)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Ottawa (YOW)United Airlines and Porter Airlines, then Air Canada
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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EWR to DCA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to DCA?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from New York (EWR) to Washington (DCA).

How far is New York from Washington by plane?

New York (EWR) and Washington (DCA) 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 EWR to DCA 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 EWR to DCA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for EWR to DCA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between New York and Washington?

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.