Memphis (MEM) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 762-mile flight takes about 2h 9m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 762 mi · 1,226 km
- Flight time
- 2h 9m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying MEM to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 33,584 | 2h 9m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 24,466 | 2h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MEM to DCA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 6:45pm. 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 5441American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:00am | 9:28am | 26 | 89% |
| AA 4633American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:37am | 10:09am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5596American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:32am | 1:59pm | 23 | 60% |
| AA 5091American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:35am | 1:59pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 4497American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:45pm | 10:15pm | 23 | 75% |
Is MEM to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 1,092 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (87%), those around 6pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,092 | 75% | 23 min | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 37 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 325 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 34 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 305 | 68% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 56 | 80% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 81 | 70% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 226 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 112 | 5,262 | |
| September 2025 | 114 | 5,944 | |
| October 2025 | 114 | 6,411 | |
| November 2025 | 86 | 4,773 | |
| December 2025 | 85 | 4,825 | |
| January 2026 | 79 | 4,003 | |
| February 2026 | 72 | 3,679 | |
| March 2026 | 83 | 5,290 | |
| April 2026 | 84 | 4,429 | |
| May 2026 | 86 | 5,108 | |
| June 2026 | 82 | 4,596 | |
| July 2026 | 81 | 4,652 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.