Washington to New York (DCA–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 213 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, JL, MH, QR, RJ | 26 | E75, E75L | 1h27-1h40 | Oneworld | AS, AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, JL, MH, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LY, SK, UX, VS, WS | 21 | E75, E75S | 1h18-1h39 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LY, SK, UX, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, HA, LO, QR, TK | 7 | 223 | 1h17 | – | BA, HA, LO, QR, TK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Washington
| Metric | DCA→JFK | IAD→JFK | BWI→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 22 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 323 | 79 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
DCA–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to JFK
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue. With 323 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to JFK is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (342 km). There are approximately 323 weekly flights outbound and 208 return, totaling 531 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester, Pittsburgh and Norfolk. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Dover (DOV).