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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Renowned museum featuring exhibits on Earth's biodiversity, anthropology, and more.
Flights from South Orange, NJ to Washington, DC depart on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $193 (€156) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 22 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 1h 14m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $193 (€156) |
Flights per day 48 |
Direct flights 22 |
Fastest flight 1h 14m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$213
Average price
$213
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from South Orange, 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 South Orange, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $213.
Of the 1 flights that leave South Orange, NJ for Washington, DC onTue, May 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct flights cover the 314 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Tue, May 19 the longest flights will take 1 h 14 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 South Orange, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$218 Average price | $107 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from South Orange, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from South Orange, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $107 (€86).
A bus is $178 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from South Orange, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
The table below shows live departures for South Orange, NJ to Washington, DC flights for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:25 AM South Orange, NJ | 1h34 | 2:59 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Renowned museum featuring exhibits on Earth's biodiversity, anthropology, and more.
Prestigious art museum housing a vast collection of European and American art.
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Vibrant area known for its nightlife, music, and African American heritage.
Charming neighborhood featuring historic architecture, high-end shops, and dining.
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15-20% in restaurants, round up taxis, not expected in cafes.
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