Washington (DCA) to Memphis (MEM) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 762-mile flight takes about 2h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 762 mi · 1,226 km
- Flight time
- 2h 29m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying DCA to MEM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 32,459 | 2h 29m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 26,000 | 2h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to MEM flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:39am and the last at 10:00pm. 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 5091American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:39am | 10:05am | 4 | 69% |
| AA 5596American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:40am | 10:02am | 23 | 60% |
| AA 4444American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:41pm | 5:14pm | 27 | 85% |
| AA 5486American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:00pm | 11:29pm | 23 | 65% |
Is DCA to MEM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 1,091 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (74%), those around 8pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,091 | 72% | 20 min | 5.7% |
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 | 33 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 307 | 74% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 49 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 76 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 209 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 55 | 69% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 167 | 65% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 82 | 73% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 63 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 116 | 5,793 | |
| September 2025 | 115 | 6,006 | |
| October 2025 | 116 | 6,735 | |
| November 2025 | 85 | 4,819 | |
| December 2025 | 85 | 4,862 | |
| January 2026 | 77 | 3,845 | |
| February 2026 | 73 | 3,858 | |
| March 2026 | 80 | 4,989 | |
| April 2026 | 84 | 4,195 | |
| May 2026 | 88 | 4,967 | |
| June 2026 | 80 | 4,981 | |
| July 2026 | 81 | 5,010 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.