Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
New York and Washington DC follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from JFK to IAD start from 10:30 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 15:50 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 195 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to IAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With 77.36% of services landing as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to IAD flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and IAD:
Norfolk International Airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
C$90 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$179. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to IAD.
The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're getting in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near IAD:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Washington DC in January.
Before locking in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to IAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.