New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) flights

An economy award from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 213 miles (342 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 24 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hartford, Norfolk and Providence and more.
How many miles JFK to DCA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JFK to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book JFK to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
JFK to DCA with one stop
24 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hartford (BDL)JetBlue Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Providence (PVD)JetBlue Airways, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Syracuse (SYR)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines



- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Martha's Vineyard (MVY)JetBlue Airways the whole way





- Via Rochester (ROC)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines



- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way






- Via Buffalo (BUF)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines



- Via Hyannis (HYA)JetBlue Airways and Cape Air, then American Airlines



- Via Nantucket (ACK)JetBlue Airways the whole way




- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Burlington (BTV)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines


- Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way




JFK to DCA: common questions
How many miles does JFK to DCA cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA).
How far is New York from Washington by plane?
New York (JFK) and Washington (DCA) are 213 miles (342 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JFK to DCA award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Hartford (BDL), Norfolk (ORF), Providence (PVD), Syracuse (SYR) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Norfolk.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.









