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Cheap flights from Washington to New York

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

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DCA to JFK 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
Tuesday20% less than Friday
Time difference
Same time zone

Washington to New York

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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Washington to New York 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 22$75
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$60
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 3$59
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 16$58
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$50
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$52

Airlines flying Washington to New York

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?

Washington has 3 airports and New York 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 DCA to JFK 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.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $50; September 2026 is the most expensive at $75 and up, a difference of $25 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday 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

New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go

New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.

Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.

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Washington to New York: common questions

How long is the flight from Washington to New York?

A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to New York (JFK) 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 DCA to JFK?

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

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

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

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

New York is in the same time zone as Washington, so there is no clock change. DCA is on America/New York time and JFK 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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