WashingtonWashingtonNonstop Flight TimeIAD–DCA
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
Direct flights from IAD to DCA have an estimated flight time of about 38m, based on the 24-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1-2/day across 2 captured airlines, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 01:55 to 23:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~0h 38m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 24 mi | Nonstop | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured nonstop airlines for IAD to DCA
Our current provider sample includes 1-2/day direct flights from IAD to DCA across 2 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 01:55
- Last departure
- 23:00
- Cadence
- 8 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ · Seat map | 01:5507:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for IAD to DCA, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 8 scheduled departures across 4 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 IAD to DCA?
The IAD to DCA flight time is estimated at about 38m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is IAD from DCA?
IAD to DCA is about 24 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from IAD to DCA?
Yes. Captured schedules show 1-2/day from IAD to DCA on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
Which airlines fly from IAD to DCA?
Our current provider sample for IAD to DCA includes American Airlines, Alaska Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from IAD to DCA?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for IAD to DCA include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights from DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights from RIC
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC