Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airline, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 137 flights a week in July 2026. The 612-mile flight takes about 1h 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 612 mi · 985 km
- Flight time
- 1h 58m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying ORD to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 74 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 321,076 | 1h 59m |
| American Airlines | 44 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 238,744 | 1h 54m |
| Republic Airline | 13 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 61,958 | 2h 5m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Embraer E175 | 5,886 | 2h 14m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 10,029 | 1h 55m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to DCA flight schedule
32 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 17 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:58pm. 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 4339American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:00am | 9:16am | 31 | 84% |
| UA 2190United Airlines | 6:00am | 8:55am | 17 | 94% |
| UA 1077United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:59am | 30 | 91% |
| UA 482United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:59am | 10 | 86% |
| AA 2965American Airlines | 7:02am | 10:03am | 4 | 72% |
| AA 523American Airlines | 7:03am | 10:00am | 26 | 76% |
| AA 2345American Airlines | 8:00am | 10:59am | 30 | 77% |
| UA 1705United Airlines | 8:00am | 11:01am | 17 | 91% |
| UA 382United Airlines | 8:00am | 11:01am | 8 | 83% |
| UA 2218United Airlines | 9:00am | 11:58am | 8 | 73% |
| UA 307United Airlines | 9:00am | 12:08pm | 17 | 81% |
| AA 2398American Airlines | 9:42am | 12:44pm | 4 | 70% |
| AA 3103American Airlines | 9:56am | 12:57pm | 26 | 69% |
| UA 1381United Airlines | 10:00am | 1:04pm | 8 | 85% |
| UA 728United Airlines | 10:00am | 1:04pm | 17 | 82% |
| AA 1187American Airlines | 10:53am | 1:54pm | 31 | 57% |
| UA 2668United Airlines | 11:15am | 2:23pm | 31 | 68% |
| UA 752United Airlines | 12:40pm | 3:42pm | 26 | 62% |
| AA 1675American Airlines | 1:20pm | 4:25pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 789American Airlines | 1:25pm | 4:29pm | 27 | 67% |
| UA 1314United Airlines | 2:00pm | 5:09pm | 31 | 56% |
| AA 2769American Airlines | 2:59pm | 6:03pm | 31 | 67% |
| UA 1941United Airlines | 3:00pm | 6:09pm | 29 | 61% |
| UA 1755United Airlines | 4:00pm | 7:09pm | 15 | 61% |
| UA 5552United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:00pm | 7:17pm | 8 | 49% |
| UA 2761United Airlines | 5:00pm | 8:09pm | 21 | 48% |
| UA 456United Airlines | 5:00pm | 8:10pm | 10 | 53% |
| AA 1787American Airlines | 5:55pm | 8:59pm | 4 | 51% |
| AA 489American Airlines | 5:55pm | 8:59pm | 27 | 62% |
| UA 1369United Airlines | 6:00pm | 9:09pm | 31 | 48% |
| UA 2160United Airlines | 7:45pm | 10:52pm | 31 | 52% |
| AA 1080American Airlines | 8:58pm | 11:59pm | 27 | 52% |
Is ORD to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 7,104 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (85%), those around 6pm the least (48%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4,112 | 70% | 24 min | 2.6% |
| American Airlines | 2,992 | 68% | 29 min | 3.6% |
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 | 634 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 504 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 613 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 620 | 75% | |
| 10am to 11am | 413 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 626 | 63% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 454 | 62% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 218 | 64% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 455 | 60% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 268 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 444 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 309 | 58% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 391 | 48% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 597 | 58% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 290 | 60% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 223 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 565 | 60,341 | |
| September 2025 | 572 | 57,493 | |
| October 2025 | 591 | 60,762 | |
| November 2025 | 534 | 45,754 | |
| December 2025 | 542 | 44,930 | |
| January 2026 | 552 | 36,943 | |
| February 2026 | 522 | 38,430 | |
| March 2026 | 557 | 52,142 | |
| April 2026 | 548 | 52,925 | |
| May 2026 | 601 | 62,140 | |
| June 2026 | 617 | 63,941 | |
| July 2026 | 606 | 61,892 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.