Washington (DCA) to Madison (MSN) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field, with about 22 flights a week in July 2026. The 707-mile flight takes about 2h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 707 mi · 1,138 km
- Flight time
- 2h 19m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying DCA to MSN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 40,381 | 2h 20m |
| Republic Airline | 10 | Embraer E175 | 15,681 | 2h 18m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,196 | 2h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to MSN flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:52am and the last at 10:45pm. 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 5221American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:52am | 12:08pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 4775American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:59pm | 3:24pm | 23 | 81% |
| DL 5645Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:15pm | 4:34pm | 26 | 77% |
| AA 5373American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:00pm | 9:21pm | 8 | 45% |
| AA 5421American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:45pm | 11:59pm | 23 | 33% |
Is DCA to MSN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 1,238 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 3pm were the most punctual (77%), those around 10pm the least (38%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 934 | 67% | 29 min | 7.3% |
| Delta Air Lines | 304 | 77% | 21 min | 1.6% |
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 | 130 | 76% | |
| 9am to 10am | 49 | 67% | |
| 10am to 11am | 55 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 49 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 198 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 124 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 305 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 58 | 70% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 137 | 60% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 39 | 58% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 84 | 38% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 86 | 5,284 | |
| September 2025 | 81 | 4,216 | |
| October 2025 | 107 | 5,419 | |
| November 2025 | 97 | 4,546 | |
| December 2025 | 79 | 3,776 | |
| January 2026 | 87 | 3,486 | |
| February 2026 | 98 | 4,035 | |
| March 2026 | 105 | 5,353 | |
| April 2026 | 109 | 5,744 | |
| May 2026 | 108 | 5,751 | |
| June 2026 | 96 | 5,051 | |
| July 2026 | 98 | 5,151 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.