New York to Washington (JFK–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–DCA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 213 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, MH, QR, RJ | 42 | E75, E75L | 1h29-1h48 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, MH, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KQ, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS | 36 | CR9, E75 | 1h24-1h41 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KQ, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, QR | 7 | BCS3 | 1h35 | – | BA, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 2 | E75 | 1h37 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Washington from New York
| Metric | JFK→DCA | LGA→DCA | TEB→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 331 | 174 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 1h 19m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
JFK–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to DCA
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 331 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to DCA ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (342 km). There are approximately 331 weekly flights outbound and 370 return, totaling 701 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).