Washington to Waterloo (DCA–ALO) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ORD Chicago 4h 27m AAASAY → AA Chicago (ORD) to Waterloo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Waterloo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 843 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind

DCA–ALO had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 843 miles in 2h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DCA–ALO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 49% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to ALO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ORD ~4h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
97
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → ALO
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
ALO → DCA
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Waterloo is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · ALO: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Waterloo.
Distance & Flight Time
843 mi / 1,357 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

Facts

DCA–ALO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Waterloo route.
Route details
Distance843 mi / 1,357 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: ALO
Full nameWaterloo Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOALO / KALO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation873 ft / 266 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to ALO flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 843 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DCA to ALO: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Waterloo is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from ALO to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DCA to ALO

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

DCA to ALO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to ALO is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.