New York (JFK) to Washington (DCA) flights
Republic Airline, JetBlue fly nonstop from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 39 flights a week in July 2026. The 213-mile flight takes about 1h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 213 mi · 343 km
- Flight time
- 1h 33m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 64%
Airlines flying JFK to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 35 | Embraer E175 | 102,621 | 1h 34m |
| JetBlue | 5 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320-100/200 | 29,903 | 1h 26m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 11,068 | 1h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
JFK to DCA flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 10:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4538American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:30am | 7:59am | 4 | 78% |
| AA 4671American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:30am | 7:59am | 31 | 64% |
| DL 5750Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:35am | 10:09am | 30 | 90% |
| AA 4586American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:59am | 10:34am | 26 | 89% |
| DL 5699Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:20pm | 4:59pm | 31 | 56% |
| DL 5743Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:20pm | 10:59pm | 31 | 65% |
| B6 955JetBlue | 9:30pm | 10:59pm | 31 | 49% |
| AA 4336American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00pm | 11:31pm | 4 | 74% |
| AA 4463American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00pm | 11:33pm | 27 | 86% |
Is JFK to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 2,761 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (83%), those around 3pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,241 | 70% | 21 min | 5.6% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,075 | 68% | 25 min | 7.3% |
| JetBlue | 445 | 53% | 40 min | 7.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 162 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 504 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 149 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 174 | 51% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 263 | 50% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 109 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 219 | 66% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 200 | 52% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 756 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 81 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 212 | 11,106 | |
| September 2025 | 259 | 13,316 | |
| October 2025 | 241 | 13,256 | |
| November 2025 | 244 | 14,368 | |
| December 2025 | 204 | 12,415 | |
| January 2026 | 207 | 10,738 | |
| February 2026 | 203 | 9,576 | |
| March 2026 | 239 | 13,303 | |
| April 2026 | 216 | 11,465 | |
| May 2026 | 210 | 11,209 | |
| June 2026 | 195 | 11,756 | |
| July 2026 | 173 | 11,084 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.