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

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1,484 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DAL Dallas 6h 44m WN → WUPXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 20m AAWN → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
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Washington to Denver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,484 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind

DCA–APA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DAL ~6h 44m LAS ~9h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
116
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
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
APA → 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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric DCA→APA IAD→APA BWI→APA
Distance from DCA – 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 17m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 49% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Denver flights · Richmond (RIC) 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 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–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)Charter / private
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: 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 about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,484 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid.
Denver is 2 hours behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from APA to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and RIC. 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 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 is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,484 miles (2,388 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).