Phoenix (PHX) to Washington (DCA) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,979-mile flight takes about 4h 11m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,979 mi · 3,185 km
- Flight time
- 4h 11m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying PHX to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 20 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 176,297 | 4h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHX to DCA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:38am and the last at 11:40pm. 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 3191American Airlines | 8:38am | 4:15pm | 31 | 84% |
| AA 1092American Airlines | 12:36pm | 7:59pm | 4 | 61% |
| AA 1787American Airlines | 1:21pm | 8:46pm | 27 | 74% |
| AA 1542American Airlines | 11:40pm | 7:00am | 31 | 84% |
Is PHX to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,086 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12am were the most punctual (90%), those around 12pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,086 | 82% | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am to 1am | 96 | 90% | |
| 1am to 2am | 24 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 238 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 126 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 141 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 128 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 94 | 71% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 239 | 88% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 92 | 15,475 | |
| September 2025 | 89 | 14,614 | |
| October 2025 | 91 | 15,068 | |
| November 2025 | 83 | 13,006 | |
| December 2025 | 90 | 15,276 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 13,849 | |
| February 2026 | 84 | 13,603 | |
| March 2026 | 91 | 16,277 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 15,510 | |
| May 2026 | 90 | 15,357 | |
| June 2026 | 87 | 14,326 | |
| July 2026 | 87 | 13,936 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.