New YorktoWashingtonFlight Time
JFK–DCA · Nonstop
New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 1m, covering 213 miles. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue fly the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 06:30 to 22:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 1m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 213 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New York to Washington
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue operate 5-6/day flights from JFK to DCA. Departures leave from Terminals 8 and 4 and 5 at JFK.
- First departure
- 06:30
- Last departure
- 22:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2-3/day | Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 8 | 06:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to JFK flights — 7/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for JFK, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 39 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from New York to Washington?
The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 1m, based on the 213-mile flying distance.
How far is New York from Washington?
New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) is about 213 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New York to Washington?
Yes. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New York to Washington?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from New York to Washington?
The JFK–DCA route is flown with Airbus A220, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near New York
- LGA - New YorkLaguardia Airport · 11 mi from JFKFlights from LGA
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi from JFKFlights from EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 94 mi from JFKFlights from PHL
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC