Award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Newark (EWR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for DCA→EWR. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 19,300 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 16,500 points + $9.53 (Virgin Australia Velocity).
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DCA to EWR at a glance
- From
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport, Washington, United States (DCA)
- To
- Newark Liberty International, Newark, United States (EWR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Newark (EWR)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 284 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 311 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 284 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 281 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 316 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 18,000 pts + $37.35 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 211 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $111.72 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 174 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 25 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 31,000 pts + $46.13 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 6 | 200 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 23 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 23,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 320 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 316 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 23,600 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.94 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 279 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 19,300 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 301 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 16,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 23 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly DCA to EWR on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 · Velocity (15 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (16 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (10 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (27 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (10 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (25 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (30 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (28 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (31 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (30 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 8,500 · Velocity (27 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (30 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · Velocity (16 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (30 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,500 · Velocity (24 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (31 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (31 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · Velocity (8 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (5 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Washington National to Newark award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 319 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:35 UTC). In business, 19,300 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:35 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DCA→EWR?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, first 319 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 281 dates, first 21 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 284 dates, business 25 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 320 dates, first 320 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 211 dates, business 200 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 311 dates, business 314 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 316 dates, first 316 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 284 dates, business 174 dates, first 23 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DCA to EWR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,500 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DCA→EWR award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 8,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 19,300 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.