Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
New York and Washington DC follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Every week, there are 51 New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, take the 06:30 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:45 with American Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your JFK to DCA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Washington DC (and then other destinations in the United States) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With 74.33% of its services arriving as planned, Delta is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to DCA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and DCA include:
Boston Logan International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
Nantucket Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
R 1,706 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,313. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from JFK to DCA, book your trip three months before your departure.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
If you're landing on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near DCA:
Pick up a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Sixt and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport around four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Washington DC in March.
Lock in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport for July if you want to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to DCA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
