Route information
- 230 miles
- ~1h flight
- Same time zone
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
~230 miles; ~1h nonstop (approximate). New York and Washington, D.C. share a time zone. The data runs November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for two months.
JFKIAD
New York to Washington, D.C.award flights
Compare 5 loyalty programs for New York to Washington, D.C. award flights, with economy seats from 5,000 points.
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JFK
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Depart
230 miles~1h
Route snapshot
New York to Washington, D.C. is a short-haul domestic route with nonstop award seats on Delta. The data shows five programs pricing it, and the cheapest economy award is 5,000 points with Air France-KLM Flying Blue, on a Delta nonstop. At this distance, check the cash fare before redeeming: points earn their keep only when the award price is genuinely low. This page compares every way to book JFK–IAD on points.
- Route
- JFK to IAD
- Direct service
- 9 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 4
- Best economy price
- From 5,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 15,000 pts
- Best first class price
- From 18,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 DeltaDL | 5,000Lowest | 15,000Lowest | 18,000Lowest |
 American AirlinesAA | 8,500pts | 29,000pts | 18,500pts |
 JetBlueB6 | 15,000pts | Not available | Not available |
 United AirlinesUA | 15,000pts | 100,000pts | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/26/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between New York and Washington, D.C. price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthDecember 2026 · 5,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 13,800 |
| Dec 2026 | 5,000 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Dec, Nov currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 5,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
4 airlines with award seats between New York and Washington, D.C., nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAJetBlueB6DeltaDLUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking New York to Washington, D.C. with points.
About this route
New York to Washington, D.C. is served by American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 5 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 5,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
New York–Washington, D.C. Flights
At about 230 miles from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington, D.C.'s Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), a nonstop runs roughly 1 hour, give or take with the winds. Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: Delta. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Embraer 175 and Bombardier CRJ900. Nonstops make up only about 13% of the award options in the data; the rest connect.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
New York–Washington, D.C. is a domestic route, so the first question is whether to spend points at all. The cheapest economy seat is a partner award on a Delta nonstop, so the lowest price is also the quickest trip. Expect about $17 in taxes and fees on top, above the route's typical economy taxes. If the cash price is modest, buying the ticket is often the better trade. Bank points transfer to Air France-KLM Flying Blue; check for a transfer bonus, then confirm the seat before moving them.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is cheapest in economy at 5,000 points and business class at 15,000, both on Delta nonstops. Delta SkyMiles wins first class at 18,000 points on a Delta nonstop. Also in the mix: United MileagePlus, American AAdvantage, and Qantas Frequent Flyer. Decide the cabin first: Air France-KLM Flying Blue wins economy and business class, and from first class up, Delta SkyMiles does.
Airlines & Routing Options
Delta alone shows nonstop award space on New York–Washington, D.C. in the data. It's a SkyTeam carrier, so partner programs across the alliance can price it, not just Delta SkyMiles. The lowest business-class award here is a SkyTeam partner booking: the Delta nonstop through Air France-KLM Flying Blue. With only four airlines holding award seats but five programs pricing them, the currency you book with matters more than the carrier.
Alternative Airports & Routes
From the New York side, LaGuardia (LGA) starts at 8,500 points in economy, above the route's 5,000-point economy floor, and works as a backup when JFK space is gone. At the Washington, D.C. end, Washington (DCA) costs more, at 7,000 points in economy against that floor, so it's a second choice rather than a first; Baltimore (BWI) prices from 13,800. Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia also log nonstop flights to Washington, D.C. in the data.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the New York to Washington, D.C. route.
The cheapest economy award at last check is 5,000 points one-way through Air France-KLM Flying Blue on Delta, nonstop. Pricing on this route comes from five programs, so a quick comparison can pay off. Per-cabin lows from the last check are in the pricing table above.