Albany (ALB) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Albany International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 23 flights a week in July 2026. The 318-mile flight takes about 1h 38m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 318 mi · 512 km
- Flight time
- 1h 38m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying ALB to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 16 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 53,161 | 1h 38m |
| American Airlines | 6 | Airbus A319 | 5,837 | 1h 36m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,817 | 1h 36m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ALB to DCA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 6:41pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5101American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:00am | 6:35am | 29 | 86% |
| AA 5433American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:06am | 11:47am | 27 | 62% |
| AA 2151American Airlines | 3:03pm | 4:29pm | 22 | 33% |
| AA 1238American Airlines | 5:13pm | 6:39pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5501American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:41pm | 8:30pm | 23 | 67% |
Is ALB to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 1,188 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (88%), those around 3pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,188 | 67% | 35 min | 5.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 198 | 88% | |
| 6am to 7am | 123 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 320 | 59% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 73 | 66% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 92 | 53% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 314 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 111 | 6,588 | |
| September 2025 | 83 | 4,905 | |
| October 2025 | 113 | 6,490 | |
| November 2025 | 81 | 4,123 | |
| December 2025 | 81 | 4,116 | |
| January 2026 | 74 | 3,846 | |
| February 2026 | 71 | 3,974 | |
| March 2026 | 81 | 4,190 | |
| April 2026 | 108 | 5,083 | |
| May 2026 | 116 | 5,793 | |
| June 2026 | 102 | 5,895 | |
| July 2026 | 102 | 6,820 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.