New York (EWR) to Washington (DCA) flights
An economy award from New York (EWR) to Washington (DCA) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. 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.
How many miles EWR to DCA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from EWR to DCA
- 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.
- 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
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
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Rochester (ROC)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Buffalo (BUF)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nantucket (ACK)United Airlines, then American Airlines and JetBlue Airways
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charleston (CRW)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
- Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Burlington (BTV)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Portland (PWM)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Ottawa (YOW)United Airlines and Porter Airlines, then Air Canada
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
EWR to DCA: common questions
How many miles does EWR to DCA cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (8,000), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.