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Washington, D.C..C$160 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 31, returning Sun, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Oct 31, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, Nov 2, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$160, select.
Washington, D.C..C$160 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 10, returning Mon, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, Nov 10, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, Nov 17, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$160, select.
Washington, D.C..C$160 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 23, returning Mon, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Sep 23, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, Oct 6, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$160, select.
Washington, D.C..C$160 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 5, returning Sun, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, Sep 7, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$160, select.
Washington, D.C..C$162 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 28, returning Fri, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Oct 28, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, Oct 31, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$162, select.
Washington, D.C..C$176 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 5, returning Mon, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Dec 5, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, Dec 8, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$176, select.
Washington, D.C..C$176 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 24, returning Mon, Jan 26.Round-trip flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, Jan 24, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, Jan 26, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$176, select.
Washington, D.C..C$176 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 25, returning Fri, Feb 27.Round-trip flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, Feb 25, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, Feb 27, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$176, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Washington, D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Washington, D.C. flights are currently cheapest in September.
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New York to Washington, D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$160
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 33 mins
Most popular airlineRepublic Airways
Average flights per week505

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Washington, D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Washington, D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Camp Springs Andrews AFB, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, and Manassas.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Washington, D.C. is C$160. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 33 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Washington, D.C..
Republic Airways, Qatar Airways and American Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Washington, D.C..
There are 505 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Washington, D.C., as of August 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Washington, D.C. is usually September.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington, D.C. is Washington Ronald Reagan – which is 5.5 km away from the center of Washington, D.C.. We've found flights to this airport from C$160.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington, D.C. on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington, D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington, D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington, D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington, D.C..

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington DC: what you need to know

  • Approximately 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC.

  • New York (the location of John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Washington DC are in the same timezone — UTC-4.

  • With 53 flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:30. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from JFK to DCA is with American Airlines at 21:45.

  • Leave enough time to catch your JFK to Washington DC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • Start your trip at JFK and fly straight to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). That will be your arrival point when searching for John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC tickets.

  • Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC. Get up and away with one of these:

  • JFK is around 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to JFK:

  • Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington DC

  • C$79 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC flight. Return flight tickets start at C$160. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Get cheap flights from JFK to Washington DC by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for finding the biggest deals.

  • August is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from JFK to Washington DC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a new discount appears.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel near DCA if you're coming in on a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC. Select one of these options and make arrival day easier:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar to explore Washington DC and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from JFK to Washington DC.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. Once you've disembarked your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC, it'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • The trip will take about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your JFK to Washington DC flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to IAD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt.

  • Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from IAD one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport can be found at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Best time to go to Washington DC

  • Visit Washington DC in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Before booking a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington DC flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to Washington DC in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Washington DC

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Washington, D.C.

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