Buffalo (BUF) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 296-mile flight takes about 1h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 296 mi · 476 km
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying BUF to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 35,636 | 1h 30m |
| Envoy Air | 6 | Embraer E175 | 9,696 | 1h 33m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 13,700 | 1h 22m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BUF to DCA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 5:38pm. 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 4434American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:00am | 6:19am | 22 | 100% |
| AA 5237American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:22am | 6:48am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 4597American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 11:59am | 1:31pm | 27 | 78% |
| AA 5106American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:25pm | 6:59pm | 4 | 44% |
| AA 5075American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:38pm | 7:15pm | 27 | 38% |
Is BUF to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 1,108 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (47%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,108 | 66% | 40 min | 5.4% |
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 | 302 | 87% | |
| 6am to 7am | 61 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 89 | 74% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 272 | 53% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 35 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 43 | 53% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 304 | 47% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 115 | 6,798 | |
| September 2025 | 116 | 6,875 | |
| October 2025 | 96 | 5,806 | |
| November 2025 | 84 | 4,434 | |
| December 2025 | 83 | 4,265 | |
| January 2026 | 82 | 4,163 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 3,947 | |
| March 2026 | 85 | 4,431 | |
| April 2026 | 87 | 4,382 | |
| May 2026 | 91 | 5,061 | |
| June 2026 | 78 | 4,324 | |
| July 2026 | 82 | 4,970 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.