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Median EWR–Washington fare is $170 across a 12-day sample; most prices sit between $140–$171, with occasional dips worth watching for.

EWR–DCA fares cluster near $170, but a $108 low exists

Key takeaways

Median fare is $170, and the bulk of fares (p25–p75) sit tightly between $140 and $171
The high of $173 is barely above the median — most snapshots were priced near the top of the range
A standout low of $108 shows real savings exist, but they appear to be the exception, not the norm
The overall 60% spread looks wide, but it's mostly driven by that single low fare pulling the floor down
With only 12 data points, treat this as a directional read rather than a firm pattern

30-day price trend

EWR → DCA · cheapest cached fare per day · last 13 days · ↓ 23%

$108 low$173 high

See full numbers and stats on the EWR → DCA price history page.

The full picture

The data shows an EWR–DCA market that's usually priced in a narrow band — most fares fall between $140 and $171, with a median of $170. That median sitting so close to the $173 high tells you the typical fare isn't a bargain; it's close to the ceiling of what this route costs. The headline 60% spread sounds dramatic, but it's largely a function of one low outlier at $108 rather than broad day-to-day volatility.

We don't have enough resolution in this sample to say when in the booking window prices soften, since the data reflects a 12-day snapshot period rather than a full purchase-to-departure timeline. What we can say is that the bottom quartile (p25 of $140) represents a meaningfully better deal than the median, so if you see a fare in that range, it's worth booking rather than waiting for something better — most of the observed prices don't go that low.

No dominant carrier or day-of-week pattern is visible in this dataset, so we can't make claims about specific airlines or weekday effects here. Caveat: with only 12 samples, this snapshot gives a reasonable sense of the price range but not a statistically robust seasonal or weekly pattern — treat the $108 low as a possible but infrequent outcome rather than a target you can reliably plan around.

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Why we regenerated this article: Median fare ↑ 21% ($140 → $170). We only rewrite when the underlying price index actually moves — stable weeks keep the previous take.

AI-authored from this route's 30-day price index. Article last regenerated Oct 10, 2026. Fares shift continuously — confirm at booking.