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Overview: Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC flight
Flights from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 16 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 1h 19m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 16 |
Fastest flight 1h 19m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:00 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$250
Average price
$720
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Flights per day
112
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Princeton, NJ 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 Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $720 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $250.
Of the 112 flights that leave Princeton, NJ for Washington, DC onSat, Nov 08, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct flights cover the 260 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the longest flights will take 1 h 8 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€185 Average price | €80 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC flight times
The table below shows live departures for Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC flights for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA3107 · AA2149 | 11:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h35 | 6:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3107 · AA2380 | 11:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h49 | 9:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3107+ AA5194 | 11:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h19 | 3:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1366 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h20 | 12:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3656 | 11:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h27 | 12:27 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA298 · UA2098 | 11:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h48 | 4:13 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4487 | 11:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h14 | 12:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1890 · UA2163 | 11:40 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h04 | 4:44 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4434 | 11:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h29 | 1:28 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1281 · UA583 | 12:51 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h04 | 4:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4380 | 12:55 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h24 | 2:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4451 · UA1497 | 12:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h39 | 4:38 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4451 · UA561 · UA2649 | 12:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h15 | 10:14 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4500 | 1:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h29 | 2:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3575 · UA3675 | 1:18 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h18 | 4:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4538 | 1:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h48 | 3:17 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4465 · UA4575 | 1:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h26 | 4:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3556 · UA4562 | 1:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h23 | 4:53 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2498 · AA1473 | 1:40 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 14h27 | 4:07 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2498 · AA2380 | 1:40 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h09 | 9:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2498 · AA2149 | 1:40 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h55 | 6:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4444 | 2:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h29 | 3:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA375 · UA721 | 2:11 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h57 | 9:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA623 · UA1262 · UA2136 | 2:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 12h10 | 2:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4386 | 3:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h32 | 4:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4177 | 3:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h34 | 4:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1310 · UA1262 · UA2136 | 3:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 11h10 | 2:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6230 | 3:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h27 | 4:52 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1365 · UA2463 | 3:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h39 | 9:14 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3717 · UA3579 | 3:37 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h32 | 9:09 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1809 · AA2380 | 4:04 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h45 | 9:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1809 · AA1473 | 4:04 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 12h03 | 4:07 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4172 | 4:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h29 | 5:34 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA408 · UA4023 | 4:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h11 | 9:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA593 · UA721 | 4:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h58 | 9:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3606 · UA6190 | 4:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h00 | 9:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2278 · UA2649 | 4:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h59 | 10:14 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3647 · UA4482 | 4:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h55 | 9:17 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4371 | 5:09 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h20 | 6:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4408 · UA4390 | 5:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h45 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61788 | 6:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h21 | 7:36 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4499 | 6:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h20 | 7:35 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6418 · B62055 | 6:45 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h19 | 11:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1714 · AA1473 | 6:50 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h17 | 4:07 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1673 · UA1623 | 7:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h49 | 2:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4409 | 7:22 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h28 | 8:50 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4433 | 7:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h16 | 8:46 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5172 | 7:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h02 | 8:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3688 | 7:55 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h27 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3583 · UA4422 | 8:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h53 | 1:53 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 | 8:03 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h22 | 9:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3547 | 8:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h26 | 9:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4671 | 8:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h24 | 9:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3012 · AA1473 | 8:36 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h31 | 4:07 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3437 · UA6362 | 9:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h19 | 2:19 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4443 | 9:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h25 | 10:25 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4477 · UA1082 | 9:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h11 | 2:16 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4456 | 9:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h31 | 10:51 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1915 · UA1502 | 9:20 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h49 | 2:09 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1205 · UA1623 | 9:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h40 | 2:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1701 · UA2136 | 10:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h16 | 2:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4556 · UA4270 | 10:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h42 | 1:54 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4508 | 10:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h27 | 11:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3447 · UA1082 | 10:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h47 | 2:16 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4432 | 10:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h35 | 12:04 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4176 · UA4422 | 10:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h24 | 1:53 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4398 | 10:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h29 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1427 · AA1473 | 10:49 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h18 | 4:07 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1427+ AA5194 | 10:49 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 14h52 | 1:41 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2841 · AA1473 | 11:57 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h10 | 4:07 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2841+ AA5194 | 11:57 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 13h44 | 1:41 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, November 8 | |||||
UA2212 | 12:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h32 | 1:57 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3535 | 12:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h28 | 1:57 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5244 | 12:50 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h08 | 1:58 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4457 | 12:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h35 | 2:34 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4546 | 1:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h30 | 2:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4627 | 1:23 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h54 | 3:17 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1822+ AA5194 | 2:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 11h21 | 1:41 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1950 | 2:34 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h24 | 3:58 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B61887 | 2:45 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h14 | 3:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of the blooming cherry blossom trees with parades and cultural events
- Independence Day Celebration, fireworks and festivities at the National Mall to commemorate the nation's independence
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a showcase of cultural traditions from around the world held on the National Mall
- DC Jazz Festival, an annual event featuring performances by renowned jazz musicians at various venues across the city.
- Memorial Day, marks the unofficial start of summer with parades and remembrance ceremonies
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and outdoor activities
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and exploring seasonal markets
- Winter Holidays, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in all terminals, including Hudson News and Duty-Free Americas.
- Parking available in garages A, B, and C, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges available, including the American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal A; contact airport police for assistance.
- Car rental services are available on-site, with companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise.
- Washington Metro, Yellow/Blue Line, Rold Reagan Washington tiol Airport Station, 5 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in all concourses, main shops include Duty-Free, Hudson News, and Tech on the Go.
- Parking available in the terminal Parking Garage, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance.
- Showers available in some lounges; access typically requires lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Turkish Airlines Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal; contact via phone or email.
- Car rental services available on-site; companies include Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise.
- Silver Line Metro, Dulles Intertiol Airport Station, 26 miles
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