Charleston to Washington (CRW–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CRW–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 248 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 7 | CR7 | 1h17 | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Washington from Charleston
| Metric | CRW→DCA | CMH→DCA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CRW | – | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 76 |
| Flight time | 1h 16m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – |
Travel Essentials
CRW: EDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, 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.
CRW–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CRW to DCA
Yeager Airport (CRW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CRW to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CRW to DCA is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 248 miles (399 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH).