Cheap Flights from JFK to DCA: When to Fly from New York to Washington

 

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to DCA are

• April 23rd to June 10th (except the week of May 7th)
• July 2nd to July 15th
• August 27th to September 16th
• October 15th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from JFK to DCA is late May. Prices can be as high as $329 for Sunday flights during late March, or as low as $129 for Tuesday flights around late May.

 

When to Fly to Washington

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Washington, DC (DCA) will usually cost between $129 to $218 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May with an average ticket price of $129. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late March, with an average price of $211. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $82 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $147 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to DCA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the JFK to DCA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the JFK to DCA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.43, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $42 (23%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $140. Return trip prices are from the DCA to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK to DCA can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 22 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from JFK to DCA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 213 miles or 343 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from JFK to DCA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to DCA flight is about 1 hour 22 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Washington, DC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 84 available flights from JFK to DCA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from JFK to DCA tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 36% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 21% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DCA heading for JFK about 26 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Washington, DC is about 19 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 68 minutes late
• SkyWest: 22 minutes late
• Republic: 23 minutes late
• Endeavor: 7 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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