Daytona Beach to Washington (DAB–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Daytona Beach to Washington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 707 mi 2h 16m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

DAB–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 707 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAB–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAB to DCA.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAB → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DCA → DAB
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
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OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Washington from Daytona Beach

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric DAB→DCA MCO→DCA JAX→DCA
Distance from DAB 54 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 1
Weekly flights 0 168 56
Flight time 2h 16m 1h 50m 1h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of DAB with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Washington is 0 hours the same as Daytona Beach.
DAB: EDT · DCA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Daytona Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
707 mi / 1,137 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m.
Getting from DCA

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.

Washington Climate

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.

DAB–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Daytona Beach to Washington route.
Route details
Distance707 mi / 1,137 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: DAB
IATA / ICAODAB / KDAB
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation34 ft / 10 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAB to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take approximately 2h 16m. The route covers 707 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILM, PBI, PIT, TPA, YYZ, PNS, LGA, SRQ, CAK, JFK, PHX, PVD, ATL, CLT, BDL, HPN, RDU and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DCA to DAB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, JAX and TPA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAB to DCA

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines.

DAB to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAB to DCA ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 707 miles (1,137 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ILM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Jacksonville (JAX) and Tampa (TPA).