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£55 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 15/5. 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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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from New York to Washington, D.C.

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Washington, D.C..
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.
JetBlue Logo
21:29 - 22:58JFK-DCA
1h 29mdirect
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 07:11DCA-JFK
1h 11mdirect
£122JetBlue
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Fri, 23 May - Sat, 24 May
Delta Logo
16:25 - 18:07JFK-DCA
1h 42mdirect
Delta Logo
17:00 - 18:39DCA-JFK
1h 39mdirect
£125Delta
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Thu, 22 May - Sun, 25 May
Delta Logo
16:25 - 18:07JFK-DCA
1h 42mdirect
Delta Logo
17:00 - 18:39DCA-JFK
1h 39mdirect
£125Delta
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Thu, 22 May - Sun, 25 May
American Airlines Logo
09:02 - 10:38JFK-DCA
1h 36mdirect
American Airlines Logo
11:00 - 14:56DCA-JFK
3h 56m1 stop
£145American Airlines
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Thu, 17 Jul - Mon, 21 Jul
American Airlines Logo
06:30 - 10:59JFK-DCA
4h 29m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
06:35 - 07:52DCA-JFK
1h 17mdirect
£188American Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 21 May
Sun Country Air Logo
11:27 - 11:13JFK-BWI
23h 46m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
12:25 - 10:31BWI-JFK
22h 06m1 stop
£347Sun Country Air
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Wed, 18 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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11:27 - 05:43JFK-BWI
18h 16m2 stops
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06:15 - 10:31BWI-JFK
28h 16m2 stops
Wed, 18 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:29 - 05:33JFK-BWI
22h 04m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:22 - 07:06BWI-JFK
11h 44m1 stop
£415Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 23 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
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11:27 - 13:13JFK-BWI
25h 46m3 stops
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06:15 - 10:31BWI-JFK
28h 16m2 stops
Wed, 18 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:30 - 06:29JFK-BWI
18h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:49 - 22:59BWI-JFK
15h 10m1 stop
£430Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 28 May - Wed, 4 Jun
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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 specific 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.

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.

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
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
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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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Laura Ratliff

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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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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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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. cost £143 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £143.

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 Monday, 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 Thursday 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 £122 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £225 and £221 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £211, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

January

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% 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 £74 for a one-way ticket and £163 for a return.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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 £74 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from New York 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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Top airline flying from New York to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7934 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Our bag was lost so that made unnecessary chaos On our trip

6.0 GoodBarbara, Apr 2025JFK - FCO
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Our bag was lost so that made unnecessary chaos On our trip

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Typical flying experience in the US. Nothing particularly good or bad.

I was able to select a gluten free meal for my outbound flight operated by KLM but my selection wasn’t saved on Delta so I ended up not having a hot meal. The cabin crew was nice enough to offer some cheese so I could pair it with some gf crackers I had. The seat would recline but slowly but surely would come back up so I couldn’t sleep as I would have wanted to.

Forced to check my bag which fit in carry on, boarded and then sat for over an hour waiting to take off with no explanation.

7 hour delay for mechanical reasons Handled badly by crew and delta personnel

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