Washington (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,979-mile flight takes about 4h 59m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,979 mi · 3,185 km
- Flight time
- 4h 59m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying DCA to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 19 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 176,355 | 4h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to PHX flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:29am and the last at 5:26pm. 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 2006American Airlines | 7:29am | 9:22am | 31 | 89% |
| AA 1218American Airlines | 10:00am | 11:52am | 31 | 82% |
| AA 3191American Airlines | 5:26pm | 7:22pm | 31 | 70% |
Is DCA to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 1,086 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (90%), those around 4pm the least (72%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,086 | 83% | 20 min | 1.5% |
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 | 365 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 363 | 83% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 69 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 255 | 76% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 33 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 91 | 14,859 | |
| September 2025 | 88 | 14,450 | |
| October 2025 | 91 | 15,501 | |
| November 2025 | 85 | 13,138 | |
| December 2025 | 90 | 16,072 | |
| January 2026 | 86 | 13,923 | |
| February 2026 | 84 | 14,000 | |
| March 2026 | 91 | 16,118 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 14,841 | |
| May 2026 | 93 | 15,860 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 14,396 | |
| July 2026 | 85 | 13,608 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.