Traveling from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be traveling for 2 hours 11 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport.
Jacksonville's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC. Jacksonville International Airport is located in Jacksonville.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), with 43 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DCA to JAX is the 07:35 American Airlines option. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 22:40 with Southwest Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to JAX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like July or vacation times such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
You can get away on a direct flight from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport with American Airlines. This popular airline operates services from DCA.
From central Washington DC, DCA is approximately 8 kilometers away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Prefer to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) from this popular hub.
When jetting off from IAD, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Washington DC to JAX. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 3 hours and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 51 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Washington DC to JAX? Check in to a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your vacation officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Reserve a hotel close to JAX if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
From Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville is approximately 23 kilometers away. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
$39 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport. Return flights start from $78. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Washington DC to JAX, reserve your trip 8 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Jacksonville in May when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Jacksonville. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Washington DC to JAX during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flights from Washington DC to Jacksonville International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jacksonville
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Jacksonville itinerary.
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