Live signal for JFK to DCA · Updated September 24, 2026
Flights from JFK to Washington DC
What have fares historically cost? — JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA) (round-trip) ranged from $149 to $344 across 329 accepted price checks from 2026-06-26 through 2026-09-20, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now. The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA) was observed on 2026-09-20, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-09-20 through 2026-09-20; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
Observed prices by departure day — JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)
For JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $239 (48 checks); Tuesday $237 (45 checks); Wednesday $229 (34 checks); Thursday $244 (38 checks); Friday $241 (51 checks); Saturday $223 (43 checks); Sunday $247 (70 checks), from 329 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-26 through 2026-09-20; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
Observed prices by departure month — JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)
For JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-07 $170 (20 checks); 2026-08 $219 (124 checks); 2026-09 $239 (111 checks); 2026-10 $299 (74 checks), from 329 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-26 through 2026-09-20; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
How reliable were these flights? — JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)
Across 1679 JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 77.4% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation. Across 1679 JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 4.4% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable? — JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)
For JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA), Saturday and Monday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1679 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation. For JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA), Thursday and Friday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1679 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
JetBlue Airways posted 63.2% on-time departures, across 1,679 flights in 8 months of U.S. Department of Transportation reporting from September 2025 through April 2026.
Traveler questions — JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)
What prices were observed for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)?
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA) (round-trip) ranged from $149 to $344 across 329 accepted price checks from 2026-06-26 through 2026-09-20, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now.
When was the latest verified price check for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)?
The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA) was observed on 2026-09-20, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-09-20 through 2026-09-20; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
How did observed prices differ by departure day for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)?
For JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $239 (48 checks); Tuesday $237 (45 checks); Wednesday $229 (34 checks); Thursday $244 (38 checks); Friday $241 (51 checks); Saturday $223 (43 checks); Sunday $247 (70 checks), from 329 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-26 through 2026-09-20; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
How did observed prices differ by departure month for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)?
For JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-07 $170 (20 checks); 2026-08 $219 (124 checks); 2026-09 $239 (111 checks); 2026-10 $299 (74 checks), from 329 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-26 through 2026-09-20; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
What operational reliability is supported for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)?
Across 1679 JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 77.4% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)?
For JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA), Saturday and Monday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1679 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were least reliable for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)?
For JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA), Thursday and Friday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1679 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
What cancellation rate was observed for JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)?
Across 1679 JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 4.4% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sources and methodology — JFK (JFK) to Washington DC (DCA)
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-26–2026-09-20; 329 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-09-20–2026-09-20; 1 price checks.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1679 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1679 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1679 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1679 flights.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-26–2026-09-20; 329 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-26–2026-09-20; 329 price checks.
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