Journey information
Overview: Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ flight
Flights from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ depart on average 73 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $67 (€55) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 24 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 8m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€55) |
Flights per day 73 |
Direct flights 24 |
Fastest flight 1h 8m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ
Cheapest price
$189
Average price
$531
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Flights per day
134
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ will cost around $531 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $189.
Of the 134 flights that leave Washington, DC for Princeton, NJ onThu, Jul 02, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct flights cover the 260 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 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.
AA47812:54 PM1h35Ronald Reagan National Airport4:29 PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
AA47697:30 AM1h25Ronald Reagan National Airport8:55 AMLaGuardia Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
AA47732:56 PM1h34Ronald Reagan National Airport4:30 PMLaGuardia Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
AA44906:00 AM1h23Ronald Reagan National Airport7:23 AMLaGuardia Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
AA47301:59 PM1h32Ronald Reagan National Airport3:31 PMLaGuardia Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
AA547412:59 PM1h08Ronald Reagan National Airport2:07 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5001One-way0 transfers
UA40158:35 AM1h10Dulles International Airport9:45 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
UA350210:10 PM1h10Dulles International Airport11:20 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
B62546:15 AM1h12Ronald Reagan National Airport7:27 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
AA54065:18 PM1h14Ronald Reagan National Airport6:32 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5001One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $56 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ costing on average $182 (€150).
Other travel options to Princeton, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ flight times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 PM Washington, DC | 1h21 | 5:46 PM Princeton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Washington, DC | 1h21 | 6:46 PM Princeton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
AA365 · AA2043 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h01 | 9:01 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA365 · AA3046 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h41 | 9:41 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1708 · AA3046 | 5:02 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h39 | 9:41 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4167 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h19 | 7:19 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1550 · AA3225 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h12 | 11:12 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4490 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h23 | 7:23 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2070 · UA2182 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h37 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2070 · UA2430 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 11h42 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2070 · UA2752 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h15 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2070 · UA2301 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h56 | 12:06 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA709 · UA2182 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h32 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA709 · UA2752 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h10 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6254 | 6:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h12 | 7:27 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA709 · UA2430 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 11h37 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1581 · AA1150 | 6:18 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h57 | 11:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1581 · AA2291 | 6:18 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h54 | 11:12 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA2182 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h17 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA2752 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h55 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA2301 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h36 | 12:06 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1216 · AA2291 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h39 | 11:12 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1216 · AA374 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h56 | 11:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1216 · AA1150 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h42 | 11:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2147 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h19 | 7:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1605 · AA3225 | 6:55 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h17 | 11:12 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1605 · AA2783 | 6:55 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h31 | 12:26 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2638 · UA2182 | 7:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h32 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2638 · UA2752 | 7:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h10 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2638 · UA530 · UA2763 | 7:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h44 | 4:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4769 | 7:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h25 | 8:55 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1775 · UA2430 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h37 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA2684 · UA2763 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h44 | 4:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1775 · UA2182 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h32 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2749 · UA2684 · UA2763 | 8:16 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h43 | 4:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2749 · UA1775 | 8:16 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h07 | 2:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2749 · UA2430 | 8:16 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 9h36 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2749 · UA2182 | 8:16 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h31 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6116 | 8:19 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h29 | 9:48 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1926 · UA3424 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h09 | 1:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1061 · UA2182 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h22 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4076 · UA622 · UA2430 | 8:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h27 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1061 · UA2684 · UA2763 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h34 | 4:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2396 | 8:29 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h26 | 9:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1366 · UA2174 | 8:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h07 | 4:37 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1518 · AA2498 | 8:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h13 | 12:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4430 | 8:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h22 | 9:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4015 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h10 | 9:45 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA641 · UA2394 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 3h51 | 12:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA641 · UA1732 · UA1617 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h47 | 6:22 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1556 · AA3043 | 8:49 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h27 | 2:16 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1556+ AA4367 | 8:49 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h00 | 1:49 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1556+ AA4366 | 8:49 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h05 | 1:54 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2774 · UA2182 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h17 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4473+ AA5330 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h44 | 1:14 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4691 · AA4366 | 9:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h14 | 1:54 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4691+ AA3043 | 9:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h36 | 2:16 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4367 · AA4691 | 9:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h09 | 1:49 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4491 | 10:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h26 | 11:26 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4184 | 10:07 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h22 | 11:29 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ 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 Princeton, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Princeton University Reunions, a vibrant celebration where alumni return to campus for festivities, parades, and camaraderie
- Communiversity ArtsFest, an annual spring festival that combines art, music, and community engagement in a lively atmosphere
- Princeton Festival, a multi-week event featuring opera, musical theater, and classical music performances.
- Labor Day, pleasant weather and vibrant local events
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and festive community activities
- Memorial Day, the start of summer with outdoor celebrations and parades.
popular airports
Popular airports from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ
Most Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ flights use the Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Princeton, NJ airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC airport do flights to Princeton, NJ leave from?
Getting to Dulles International Airport from Washington city centre
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport airport facilities and services
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
Getting to Ronald Reagan National Airport from Washington city centre
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport airport facilities and services
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
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