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Cheap flights from New York to Washington

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 213 miles, 55m nonstop.

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JFK to DCA at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
213 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
55mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLB6NK4 airlinesAmerican, Delta, JetBlue
Nonstop flights per day
26all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Wednesday19% less than Sunday
Time difference
Same time zone

New York to Washington

Round trips from $50

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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New York to Washington fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$67
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$58
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$59
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 2$61
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$50
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$53

Airlines flying New York to Washington

4 airlines fly nonstop with 26 departures a day combined.

Connecting options

Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.

Which airport should I use?

New York has 3 airports and Washington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, JetBlue and Spirit all fly JFK to DCA nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • At 213 miles this is a short hop of 55m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.

Destination guide

Washington: Free museums and the monuments at your feet

Washington, DC is one of the best-value city breaks in the country: the Smithsonian museums and monuments are free, the Metro reaches all three airports, and competition between Reagan National, Dulles and Baltimore keeps fares low.

Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and September–October are ideal. Summer is hot, humid and crowded with school groups; winter is cheap and the museums are empty.

Flying the other way? Washington to New YorkFares, airlines and tips for DCA to JFK.

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New York to Washington: common questions

How long is the flight from New York to Washington?

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) takes about 55m gate to gate, covering 213 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to DCA?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA), with 26 nonstop departures a day between them.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Washington?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA), starting at $50 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book New York to Washington flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between New York and Washington?

Washington is in the same time zone as New York, so there is no clock change. JFK is on America/New York time and DCA on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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