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Flights from New York to Washington

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) take about 56m (342 km). jetBlue and American Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $96 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying New York to Washington

Carriers on JFK–DCA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ jetBluenonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen

New York to Washington fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $96 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $86. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$9626 Oct 2026 · jetBlue—
Nov 2026$1251 Nov 2026 · American Airlines$86 · 1 stop17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$1309 Dec 2026$112 · 1 stop9 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$13313 Jan 2027 · jetBlue—
Feb 2027$15619 Feb 2027 · jetBlue—
Apr 2027$1631 Apr 2027 · jetBlue—
May 2027$1749 May 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $86 in November 2026, against $112 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (New York to Washington, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — New York to Washington flights

How long is the flight from New York to Washington?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) takes about 56m, covering 342 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is New York from Washington by air?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 342 km (213 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from New York to Washington?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JFK–DCA route include jetBlue and American Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from New York to Washington cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JFK–DCA was $96 USD with jetBlue (nonstop), departing 26 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Washington?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $86 one-way, against $174 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Washington?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Washington visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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