Rochester (ROC) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 296-mile flight takes about 1h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 296 mi · 476 km
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying ROC to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 16 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 39,441 | 1h 30m |
| Republic Airline | 1 | Embraer E175 | 7,315 | 1h 29m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 5,501 | 1h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ROC to DCA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:09am and the last at 5:35pm. 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 5351American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:09am | 6:34am | 26 | 92% |
| AA 4541American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:13am | 7:40am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5374American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:50am | 1:19pm | 4 | 59% |
| AA 5657American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:53am | 1:19pm | 27 | 67% |
| AA 5457American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:35pm | 7:12pm | 27 | 57% |
Is ROC to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 1,033 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (90%), those around 5pm the least (47%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,033 | 67% | 37 min | 6.7% |
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 | 293 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 38 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 223 | 65% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 137 | 59% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 297 | 47% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 26 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 89 | 5,163 | |
| September 2025 | 86 | 4,792 | |
| October 2025 | 88 | 5,174 | |
| November 2025 | 79 | 3,975 | |
| December 2025 | 77 | 3,946 | |
| January 2026 | 73 | 3,846 | |
| February 2026 | 74 | 4,176 | |
| March 2026 | 75 | 3,996 | |
| April 2026 | 88 | 4,301 | |
| May 2026 | 89 | 4,609 | |
| June 2026 | 77 | 3,905 | |
| July 2026 | 78 | 4,374 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.