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£43 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. departing on 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from New York to Washington, D.C. (JFK-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C.

Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
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21:30 - 22:56JFK-DCA
1h 26mdirect
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06:25 - 07:39DCA-JFK
1h 14mdirect
£86JetBlue
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Thu, 9 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
JetBlue Logo
21:30 - 22:56JFK-DCA
1h 26mdirect
JetBlue Logo
06:25 - 07:39DCA-JFK
1h 14mdirect
£87JetBlue
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 5 Nov
JetBlue Logo
13:29 - 14:50JFK-DCA
1h 21mdirect
JetBlue Logo
16:55 - 18:14DCA-JFK
1h 19mdirect
£91JetBlue
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Thu, 2 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct
Delta Logo
08:35 - 10:05JFK-DCA
1h 30mdirect
Delta Logo
06:05 - 07:29DCA-JFK
1h 24mdirect
£108Delta
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Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct
Delta Logo
08:35 - 10:06JFK-DCA
1h 31mdirect
Delta Logo
17:00 - 18:34DCA-JFK
1h 34mdirect
£123Delta
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Sat, 27 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
American Airlines Logo
15:00 - 19:40JFK-DCA
4h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 16:58DCA-JFK
1h 23mdirect
£138American Airlines
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Thu, 16 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Frontier Logo
13:01 - 00:13JFK-BWI
11h 12m1 stop
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21:42 - 11:59BWI-JFK
14h 17m1 stop
£160Frontier
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Thu, 16 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Frontier Logo
13:01 - 00:13JFK-BWI
11h 12m1 stop
Frontier Logo
13:20 - 00:33BWI-JFK
11h 13m2 stops
£183Frontier
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Fri, 3 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:40 - 05:39JFK-BWI
12h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:51 - 22:59BWI-JFK
15h 08m1 stop
£484Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:20 - 06:12JFK-BWI
22h 52m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:51 - 22:59BWI-JFK
15h 08m1 stop
£505Alaska Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members.
DCA is just 4 miles from downtown D.C. for easy access.
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JFK-DCA
Cheapest • 62% average savings
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 25% price drop
October
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Cheapest return fare
£86
Overall average: £192
JetBlue
Fri 10/10Fri 17/10
JFK - DCA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£43
Typical prices: £68-153
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JFK - DCA • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Washington, D.C.

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for budget travel with hand luggage and no seat assignment until check-in.


Use the 'Track your bag' tool and a tracking tag for checked luggage peace of mind.

Delta

Free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights; sign up onboard if needed.


Delta One offers lie-flat seats for maximum comfort on longer flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Virgin Atlantic

Economy Delight offers priority boarding and extra legroom for a slightly elevated experience.


Enjoy complimentary meals and beverages across all cabins, with high-quality food options.

Airports
JFK

To avoid traffic at JFK, consider being dropped off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard. The AirTrain ride to terminals is free.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
DCA

DCA is just 4 miles from downtown D.C., making it the most convenient airport for quick access to the city.

Read more about DCAby Stefanie Waldek
IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to downtown D.C., taking about 50 minutes. It's a cost-effective way to reach the city.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, DCA and IAD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Virgin Atlantic

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. costs £95 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 62% cheaper than other New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. is April, where tickets cost £112 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £222 and £174 respectively.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Washington, D.C.

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from New York to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York to Washington, D.C. flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. was £59 for a one-way ticket and £117 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    There are direct flights from New York to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £100 or less one-way and £95 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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