Dulles to New York (IAD–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.
IAD–JFK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, avianca and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | 14 | CR9, E75 | 1h10-1h24 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| AV avianca | 2 | 32N | 1h | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→JFK | DCA→JFK | BWI→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 29 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | 323 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 28m | 1h 9m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to JFK
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, avianca, Copa Airlines, Air China and Tradewind Aviation. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to JFK is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (366 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 174 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Buffalo Niagara, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester and Cleveland Hopkins. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Harrisburg (MDT).