Charlotte to Washington (CLT–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 331 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 120 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA | 100 | 319, 320, 738, CR7, CR9 | 1h25-1h46 | Oneworld | AS, BA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Washington from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→DCA | GSP→DCA | GSO→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 141 | 47 | 36 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 34m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
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.
CLT–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to DCA
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 141 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to DCA ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 331 miles (533 km). There are approximately 141 weekly flights outbound and 156 return, totaling 297 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
120 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Greensboro (GSO) and Columbia (CAE).