Washington (DCA) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
American Airlines, PSA Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 51 flights a week in July 2026. The 331-mile flight takes about 1h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 331 mi · 533 km
- Flight time
- 1h 31m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying DCA to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 44 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 253,770 | 1h 30m |
| PSA Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 17,618 | 1h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to CLT flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 7:14pm. 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 365American Airlines | 5:00am | 6:26am | 4 | 93% |
| AA 580American Airlines | 5:00am | 6:24am | 27 | 100% |
| AA 1581American Airlines | 6:18am | 7:57am | 4 | 91% |
| AA 1521American Airlines | 6:52am | 8:35am | 27 | 93% |
| AA 1518American Airlines | 8:32am | 10:15am | 31 | 88% |
| AA 1295American Airlines | 11:56am | 1:35pm | 4 | 71% |
| AA 761American Airlines | 11:56am | 1:28pm | 26 | 80% |
| AA 5022American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 12:54pm | 2:34pm | 4 | 57% |
| AA 5527American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 12:57pm | 2:29pm | 26 | 58% |
| AA 2040American Airlines | 3:11pm | 4:52pm | 27 | 80% |
| AA 804American Airlines | 3:23pm | 5:10pm | 4 | 45% |
| AA 2182American Airlines | 5:35pm | 7:19pm | 31 | 66% |
| AA 3198American Airlines | 7:14pm | 8:55pm | 27 | 62% |
Is DCA to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 2,677 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 7pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,677 | 79% | 26 min | 2.9% |
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 | 344 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 348 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 349 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 71 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 129 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 161 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 76 | 57% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 284 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 163 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 360 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 358 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 245 | 24,502 | |
| September 2025 | 236 | 20,955 | |
| October 2025 | 247 | 23,979 | |
| November 2025 | 208 | 21,248 | |
| December 2025 | 207 | 24,356 | |
| January 2026 | 190 | 17,600 | |
| February 2026 | 185 | 19,269 | |
| March 2026 | 209 | 24,796 | |
| April 2026 | 206 | 20,259 | |
| May 2026 | 224 | 23,859 | |
| June 2026 | 235 | 25,510 | |
| July 2026 | 230 | 25,587 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.