Waterloo to Washington (ALO–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ALO–DCA had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 843 miles in 2h 5m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Washington from Waterloo
| Metric | ALO→DCA | CID→DCA | RST→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALO | – | 58 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 17m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
ALO: CDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Waterloo, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
ALO–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALO to DCA
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
ALO to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALO to DCA is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Rochester (RST) and Des Moines (DSM).