Charlotte (CLT) to Washington (DCA) flights
American Airlines, PSA Airlines fly nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 52 flights a week in July 2026. The 331-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 331 mi · 533 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying CLT to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 45 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 259,602 | 1h 27m |
| PSA Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 18,176 | 1h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to DCA flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:57am and the last at 10:32pm. 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 1581American Airlines | 7:57am | 9:30am | 27 | 93% |
| AA 1977American Airlines | 8:00am | 9:33am | 4 | 93% |
| AA 2825American Airlines | 9:21am | 10:50am | 4 | 76% |
| AA 3043American Airlines | 9:23am | 10:58am | 26 | 92% |
| AA 5539American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:12am | 12:58pm | 26 | 76% |
| AA 5527American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:15am | 12:59pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 2839American Airlines | 2:30pm | 3:58pm | 31 | 58% |
| AA 3198American Airlines | 4:40pm | 6:14pm | 27 | 59% |
| AA 3263American Airlines | 4:47pm | 6:22pm | 4 | 51% |
| AA 2386American Airlines | 6:22pm | 8:00pm | 4 | 57% |
| AA 527American Airlines | 6:26pm | 7:59pm | 30 | 59% |
| AA 2432American Airlines | 8:15pm | 9:51pm | 27 | 50% |
| AA 1269American Airlines | 10:32pm | 11:59pm | 31 | 66% |
Is CLT to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 2,682 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (79%), those around 2pm the least (51%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,682 | 68% | 24 min | 2.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 167 | 69% | |
| 8am to 9am | 182 | 78% | |
| 9am to 10am | 363 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 163 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 150 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 164 | 51% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 70 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 233 | 59% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 62 | 57% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 347 | 64% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 336 | 60% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 317 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 242 | 24,823 | |
| September 2025 | 236 | 22,388 | |
| October 2025 | 246 | 23,196 | |
| November 2025 | 211 | 21,330 | |
| December 2025 | 210 | 23,654 | |
| January 2026 | 193 | 20,146 | |
| February 2026 | 185 | 19,892 | |
| March 2026 | 213 | 25,002 | |
| April 2026 | 208 | 22,249 | |
| May 2026 | 230 | 24,799 | |
| June 2026 | 236 | 25,237 | |
| July 2026 | 231 | 25,563 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.