HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
John F Kennedy Intl

$52+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — JFK
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in July or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$107
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$52
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$263

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$103 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:19 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 11mJetBlue
Tue 9/239:30 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 8/20$107
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:42 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 17mJetBlue
Mon 9/299:30 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 8/21$112
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:19 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 11mJetBlue
Mon 9/299:30 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 8/21$116
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:23 pmIAD - JFK
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Sun 9/710:30 amJFK - IAD
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 8/21$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:00 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Mon 9/89:50 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 51mDelta
Deal found 8/21$117
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:42 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 17mJetBlue
Thu 9/116:00 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 8/21$118
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:55 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 14mJetBlue
Sat 9/209:30 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 8/20$119
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:19 amDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 11mJetBlue
Mon 9/159:30 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 8/21$120
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:42 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 17mJetBlue
Mon 9/86:00 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 8/20$121
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:59 pmIAD - JFK
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Tue 10/1410:30 amJFK - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 8/21$123
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:37 pmBWI - JFK
1 stop12h 47mFrontier
Fri 9/121:01 pmJFK - BWI
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$123
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/135:20 pmDCA - JFK
Nonstop1h 17mJetBlue
Fri 10/175:59 pmJFK - DCA
Nonstop1h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 8/20$123

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/21

6:19 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 11m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

9:30 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$107

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

6:15 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 11m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/11

9:30 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$107

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/12

5:42 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/12

9:30 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$112

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

5:55 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

9:30 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$112

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/19

5:42 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

9:30 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$112

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/29

5:42 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

9:30 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$112

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

4:55 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

9:40 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$112

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/21

6:19 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 11m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

9:30 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$116

Washington, D.C.New York

IAD - JFK

IADJFK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

12:08 pm-1:29 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

5:55 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$117

Washington, D.C.New York

DCA - JFK

DCAJFK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/19

6:45 am-8:09 am

Nonstop1h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/26

9:30 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$117

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/20

Showing 1-10 of 53 results
1
2
3
...
6

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-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.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip
Airports
DCA

For a smooth departure from DCA, consider reserving parking online as lots fill up quickly, especially during busy times.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
JFK

For a quick arrival at JFK, the LIRR from Penn Station is the fastest train option, taking about 20-25 minutes.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
Our travel experts
Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Read more
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Read more

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated August 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    JetBlue, Delta, and Frontier can get you from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in just under 1h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 36m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 212 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $65 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $94 and $120 round-trip. JetBlue is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are JetBlue ($52), Delta ($59), and Frontier ($77).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Baltimore/Washington - New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on time: Kenya Airways (67%), WestJet (56%), China Eastern (56%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $1,216, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $64. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Book flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Queens
Bronx
Elizabeth
Secaucus
Yonkers
Ronkonkoma
Mahwah
Absecon
East Rutherford
North Bergen
Staten Island
Parsippany
New Brunswick
Stamford
Carle Place
Westbury
Hoboken
East Brunswick
Avenel
Paterson

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$65Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$94Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$120Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.