Originally Posted by
washeelers747
amen, and AA never almost release DCA-JFK afternoon award flights even 300ish day out. So, not much options left other than buy separate AA DCA-JFK ticket or utilize Amtrak to NYC, then LIRR/Air Train to JFK.

For advance purchase, DCA->JFK flights are usually super cheap. I don't understand why you'd ever consider the Amtrak option for connections since AA will protect you on valid connections even on separate tickets.