Madison (MSN) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 22 flights a week in July 2026. The 707-mile flight takes about 2h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 707 mi · 1,138 km
- Flight time
- 2h 8m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying MSN to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 40,134 | 2h 11m |
| Republic Airline | 10 | Embraer E175 | 14,990 | 2h 2m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,246 | 2h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSN to DCA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 5:15pm. 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 5374American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:00am | 9:14am | 27 | 83% |
| AA 5503American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:00am | 9:19am | 4 | 86% |
| AA 5221American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 12:38pm | 3:58pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 4775American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:54pm | 7:04pm | 23 | 65% |
| DL 5645Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:15pm | 8:19pm | 26 | 72% |
Is MSN to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 1,238 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (87%), those around 4pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 934 | 73% | 30 min | 6% |
| Delta Air Lines | 304 | 72% | 24 min | 2.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 332 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 136 | 65% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 40 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 50 | 68% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 55 | 68% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 28 | 89% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 141 | 61% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 138 | 61% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 306 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 87 | 5,484 | |
| September 2025 | 82 | 4,237 | |
| October 2025 | 107 | 5,590 | |
| November 2025 | 96 | 4,778 | |
| December 2025 | 79 | 4,019 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 3,285 | |
| February 2026 | 101 | 4,580 | |
| March 2026 | 104 | 5,374 | |
| April 2026 | 108 | 4,794 | |
| May 2026 | 105 | 5,421 | |
| June 2026 | 95 | 4,440 | |
| July 2026 | 99 | 4,844 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.