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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Flights from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) but you can travel from only $53 (€44) by train.
There are 26 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest flight covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 1h 14m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 254 miles (409 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 26 |
Fastest flight 1h 14m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$173
Average price
$201
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
409 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC will cost around $201 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
Of the 4 flights that leave Poughkeepsie, NY for Washington, DC onSat, Jul 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct flights cover the 409 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the longest flights will take 1 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$185 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC:
A train is $52 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $185 (€152).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC flights for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:25 AM Poughkeepsie, NY | 1h34 | 2:59 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:38 AM Poughkeepsie, NY | 1h21 | 2:59 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 AM Poughkeepsie, NY | 1h14 | 3:59 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:14 PM Poughkeepsie, NY | 1h23 | 4:37 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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