Washington to Denver (DCA–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Washington to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,484 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 30 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DCA and APA, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CMH ~5h 48m MDW ~5h 53m AUS ~6h 4m DSM ~6h 9m MSP ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
557
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 → APA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
APA → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric DCA→APA IAD→APA
Distance from DCA – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 100% –
Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,484 mi / 2,388 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
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–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,484 mi / 2,388 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,484 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DCA to APA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, MDW, AUS, DSM, MSP, MKE, SAT, YOW, YYZ, BNA, SAV, IAH, SLC, BOS, HOU, TUL, MCO, TPA, BFI, MSY, FLL, PBI, PHX, SRQ, MIA, LAX, SFO, SEA, DAL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Washington.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. 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 DCA to APA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DCA to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to APA ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,484 miles (2,388 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).