Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Washington (AVP–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.
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.
While no nonstop service exists between AVP and DCA, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Washington from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
| Metric | AVP→DCA | EWR→DCA | TEB→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AVP | – | 93 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 97 | 1 |
Travel Essentials
AVP: EDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, it's 6:00 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.
AVP–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Philadelphia and Myrtle Beach. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).