PhiladelphiaWashingtonNonstop Flight TimePHL–DCA
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
Direct flights from PHL to DCA have an estimated flight time of about 50m, based on the 119-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 2-3/day across 1 captured airline, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:00 to 21:19 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 | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured nonstop airlines for PHL to DCA
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day direct flights from PHL to DCA across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for F.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:19
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2-3/day | Embraer E-Jet, Bombardier CRJ · Terminal F | 06:0015:45 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to PHL flights — 1-2/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for PHL to DCA, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 15 scheduled departures across 7 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 PHL to DCA?
The PHL to DCA flight time is estimated at about 50m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is PHL from DCA?
PHL to DCA is about 119 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from PHL to DCA?
Yes. Captured schedules show 2-3/day from PHL to DCA on American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
Which airlines fly from PHL to DCA?
Our current provider sample for PHL to DCA includes American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from PHL to DCA?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for PHL to DCA include Embraer E-Jet, Bombardier CRJ.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Philadelphia
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 80 mi from PHLFlights from EWR
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 90 mi from PHLFlights from BWI
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 94 mi from PHLFlights from JFK
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