New York to Dulles (JFK–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–IAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 143 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | CR9, E75 | 1h19-2h02 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 13 | CR9 | 1h32-1h48 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | E75 | 1h35 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CHG CHG | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from New York
| Metric | JFK→IAD | LGA→IAD | TEB→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 72 | 14 |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 1h 27m | 0h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 31% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
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.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
JFK–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to IAD
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, CHG, China Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to IAD ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (366 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
143 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).