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

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707 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 8m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Washington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 21m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Washington flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 52m MX AAASDL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Washington flights
JFK New York 5h 41m B6QR AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Washington flights
BOS Boston 6h 13m B6 AAB6BA Boston (BOS) to Washington flights
PVD Providence/Warwick 10h 52m MX AAWN Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Washington flights
CAE Columbia ~4h 43m DL AAAS Columbia (CAE) to Washington flights
CAK Akron ~5h 20m AAAS Akron (CAK) to Washington flights
SYR Syracuse ~5h 23m SGX AAAS Syracuse (SYR) to Washington flights
LGA New York ~5h 29m AADLWS New York (LGA) to Washington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Daytona Beach to Washington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 707 mi 2h 16m nonstop

DAB–DCA had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in February 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 707 miles in 2h 16m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAB to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
432
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
DCA → DAB
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
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 7 2
Weekly flights 99 40
Flight time 2h 16m 1h 44m 1h 55m
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAB
IATA / ICAODAB / KDAB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 707 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DAB to DCA: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 16m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Raleigh-Durham.
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 LAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in February 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.

DAB to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Jacksonville (JAX) and Lakeland (LAL).