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Flight Duration1 h and 28 mFlights between New York City and Washington take, on average, 1 h and 28 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

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Departing AirportJohn F Kennedy Intl AirportThe airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the departure airport operating flights between New York City and Washington

Arriving AirportR Reagan National Flights departing New York City with Washington as destination arrive at R Reagan National

High seasonSeptemberAccording to search data from our customers, September is the busiest time to fly from New York City to Washington

Airlines flying this routeAmerican AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between New York City to Washington

Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Washington when departing from New York City

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Last checked on Thu 12/06

Distance: 208 miles

New York City airports

John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 miles

La Guardia (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 miles

Stewart (SWF)How far from city centre: 52 miles

Washington airports

Dulles Intl (IAD)How far from city centre: 23 miles

R Reagan National (DCA)How far from city centre: 3 miles

Useful information for the flight from New York to Arlington County

How long is the flight from New York to Arlington County?

A direct flight from New York to Arlington County, Virginia, typically takes about one hour to cover the 208-mile flight path. The duration of a flight between New York and Arlington County with connections usually takes about four hours, depending on the layover destination.

What are the most common stopovers?

Most flights from New York to Arlington County are direct, but those with stopovers may include Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Norfolk International Airport (ORF), and O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Arlington County?

Items you can pack for your trip to Arlington County include a swimsuit, sunglasses, and sunscreen for summers, hiking shoes for the region's hiking trails, and a heavier warm jacket if you're travelling in winter.

Which airlines fly from New York to Arlington County

Several top airlines offer passenger services from New York to Arlington County. These include:

American Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines.
Delta Air Lines, a leading airline based in Atlanta.
United Airlines, a U.S. airline with domestic and international services.
JetBlue, an American budget airline.
Southwest Airlines, a leading airline based in Dallas.

How to find cheap flights from New York to Arlington County

Whether you're on city breaks with family or a getaway with friends, you'll find the best deals on flight tickets from New York to Arlington County with Opodo. Just enter your journey dates and destination in Opodo's smart search engine, and it will display a large number of flight options featuring discount airfares on international and domestic flights to Arlington County from the top of the page. The search results will provide you with a range of options such as schedules, airfares, airlines, and airports to help you choose the perfect flight for your Arlington County trips. If you're flexible on journey dates, you can even find the cheapest days to fly to Arlington County.

When are the best times to fly from New York to Arlington County

Late March to June is one of the most popular times to visit Arlington County. During this period you'll experience fewer holiday crowds, and warm pleasant weather that's ideal for enjoying outdoor activities.
July to August is the peak of summer in Arlington County and one of the prime seasons to explore the area. You'll find warmer weather during these months, great for sightseeing and activities by the water.
January to early March is considered the cheapest time to go to Arlington County – perfect for shopping and museum visits. During these months, you'll find great deals on accommodation and flight bookings.

Airports in New York

New York has two major airports serving flights to Arlington County: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Useful information about John F. Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport is situated in the neighbourhood of Jamaica, just 16 miles south-east of midtown Manhattan.

How to get to the airport:

By train — subway to Jamaica or Howard Beach stations, then connecting AirTrain to terminal; about 35-45 minutes from Manhattan.
By shuttle — NYC Airporter; journey time around an hour from Manhattan.
By taxi — travel time typically 45 minutes to an hour.

Services: open 24/7; free Wi-Fi, duty-free shops, baby care facilities, business facilities, medical care, exchange services, cash points, spa, restaurants, and cafes.

Useful information about LaGuardia Airport

Situated in Queens, LaGuardia Airport is about 8 miles from midtown Manhattan.

How to get to the airport:

By bus: M60 from Manhattan or Q70 from Queens, connections from subway.
By subway: connect to M60 or Q70 buses, up to 50 minutes.
By taxi: about 20 to 30 minutes.

Services: open 24/7; free Wi-Fi, child care, business lounges, medical facilities, duty-free shops, cash points, spa, restaurants, and cafes.

Airports in Arlington County

Arlington County has one major airport: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Useful information about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about 5 miles south of downtown Washington.

How to get from the airport to Arlington:

By metro - Yellow or Blue Lines, about 15 minutes.
By bus - around 35 to 45 minutes, extra services when Metro is not in operation.
By taxi - about 25 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi, child care, USO lounge, nursing room, duty-free shops, pet relief areas, restaurants, and bars.

What to do and visit in Arlington County

Take a tour of Arllington National Cemetery, the final resting place of over 400,000 U.S. service personnel.
Stroll along the Mount Vernon Trail to enjoy scenic vistas of Washington DC’s iconic landmarks across the Potomac River.
Visit the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and the Pentagon Memorial to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives in national service.
Check out the MedStar Capitals Iceplex to enjoy figure skating and ice hockey.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Washington

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from New York City to Washington?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from New York City. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from New York City to Washington at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Washington is 44£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to Washington?

The most popular months to book a flight from New York City to Washington are August, October and September, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Washington, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.

When is the best time to travel from New York City to Washington?

The best time of the year to go to Washington when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Washington from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, December and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - Washington.

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Washington?

The total flight time between New York City and Washington is of around 01:28 hours on average, considering an average distance of 352 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Washington compared to New York City?

While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Washington's temperatures can go up to 33.72 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -10.8 ºC in Washington, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12 mm precipitation, while Washington have an average of 14.67 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between New York City and Washington?

The main airport route flying between New York City and Washington is: La Guardia (LGA) to R Reagan National (DCA). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

American Airlines.

Which are the airlines with flights from New York City to Washington?

Airlines with direct flights departing from New York City to Washington are:

Delta Air Lines.
United Airlines.
Virgin Atlantic.

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