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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,319. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 1,639 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,639, select.
New York.R 1,674 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,674, select.
New York.R 1,723 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,723, select.
New York.R 1,735 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 10 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,735, select.
New York.R 1,735 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,735, select.
New York.R 1,735 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,735, select.
New York.R 1,740 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,740, select.
New York.R 1,757 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,757, select.
New York.R 1,823 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,823, select.
New York.R 1,823 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,823, select.
New York.R 1,829 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,829, select.
New York.R 2,727 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,727, select.
New York.R 55,790 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jul.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 15 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 55,790, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 2,727
Aug
from R 1,757
Sep
from R 1,723
Oct
from R 1,674
Nov
from R 1,639
Dec
from R 1,735
Jan
from R 1,740
Feb
from R 1,829
Mar
from R 1,823
Apr
from R 1,735
May
from R 1,735
Jun
from R 1,823

Direct flights from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy

Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington D.C. to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York John F. Kennedy.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
from R 1,735
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
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Islip

77km from central New York
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
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Washington D.C. to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,639
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 32 mins
Most popular airlineRepublic Airways
Average flights per week2,160

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy is R 2,927. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy.
Republic Airways, KLM and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of July 2026, there are 720 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): What you need to know

  • Begin your trip planning by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Explore the options for setting off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the city's main airports.

  • Take a direct Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • New York (where New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.

  • The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), with 51 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from DCA to JFK is the 5:44am American Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 7:45pm with American Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to JFK. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

  • You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport leaving from DCA. Get on board with any of these:

  • The top choice among passengers flying between DCA and JFK is American Airlines.

  • Delta is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

  • 71% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Think about kicking off your journey from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) plane ticket with departures from this hub.

  • From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to JFK are offered by Delta Air Lines.

  • On the IAD to JFK route, Delta is the top airline in terms of bookings.

  • Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, Delta has the most consistent on-time performance.

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.

  • Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to JFK flight:

  • 77% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.

  • The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • The on-time performance record of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

About New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near JFK:

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Getting from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

  • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Right now, R 1,639 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,927. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to JFK if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to JFK is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to New York based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a Washington DC to JFK plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about New York

  • Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned New York itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced New York. Around 137 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of New York. No journey is complete without a visit to National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.

Plan the rest of your trip from Washington D.C. to New York

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