WashingtonPhiladelphiaNonstop Flight TimeDCA–PHL
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport).
Direct flights from DCA to PHL have an estimated flight time of about 50m, based on the 119-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1-2/day across 1 captured airline, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 13:39 to 17:22 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~0h 50m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 119 mi | Nonstop | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured nonstop airlines for DCA to PHL
Our current provider sample includes 1-2/day direct flights from DCA to PHL across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2.
- First departure
- 13:39
- Last departure
- 17:22
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1-2/day | Embraer E-Jet, Bombardier CRJ · Terminal 2 | 13:3917:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
PHL to DCA flights — 2-3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for DCA to PHL, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 11 scheduled departures across 6 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DCA to PHL?
The DCA to PHL flight time is estimated at about 50m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is DCA from PHL?
DCA to PHL is about 119 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from DCA to PHL?
Yes. Captured schedules show 1-2/day from DCA to PHL on American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
Which airlines fly from DCA to PHL?
Our current provider sample for DCA to PHL includes American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from DCA to PHL?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for DCA to PHL include Embraer E-Jet, Bombardier CRJ.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights from IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights from RIC
Near Philadelphia
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 80 mi from PHLFlights to EWR
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 90 mi from PHLFlights to BWI
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 94 mi from PHLFlights to JFK