Washington (DCA) to Asheville (AVL) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 384-mile flight takes about 1h 38m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 384 mi · 618 km
- Flight time
- 1h 38m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying DCA to AVL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 8 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 21,668 | 1h 37m |
| Republic Airline | 5 | Embraer E175 | 2,734 | 1h 46m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to AVL flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:31am and the last at 5:46pm. 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 5213American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:31am | 10:12am | 27 | 72% |
| AA 5052American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:03am | 11:49am | 4 | 65% |
| AA 5053American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:32pm | 7:18pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 4398American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:46pm | 7:19pm | 19 | 50% |
Is DCA to AVL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 65% of 518 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (77%), those around 5pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (58%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 518 | 65% | 22 min | 5.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 92 | 77% | |
| 9am to 10am | 74 | 65% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 39 | 74% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 108 | 58% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 11 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 42 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 141 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 61 | 2,798 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 2,488 | |
| October 2025 | 55 | 2,874 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 1,638 | |
| December 2025 | 30 | 1,763 | |
| January 2026 | 28 | 905 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 1,187 | |
| March 2026 | 28 | 1,378 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 1,665 | |
| May 2026 | 41 | 2,144 | |
| June 2026 | 53 | 2,743 | |
| July 2026 | 57 | 3,116 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.