Washington to Asheville (DCA–AVL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5588
AA American
CR7
1:39 PM
EDT T2
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4225
AA American
E75
1:49 PM
EDT T2
3:30 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA5061
AA American
CR9
2:30 PM
EDT T2
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS4363
AS Alaska
E75
10:45 AM
EDT
12:17 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5588
AA American
CR7
2:49 PM
EDT
4:29 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4225
AA American
E75
4:00 PM
EDT
5:34 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5061
AA American
CR9
4:38 PM
EDT
6:22 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Asheville
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 384 mi 1h 31m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

DCA–AVL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 384 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–AVL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR7, CR9, E75 1h31-1h41 46% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to AVL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to AVL.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,274
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
DCA → AVL
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
AVL → DCA
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Asheville from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Asheville Regional Airport.
Metric DCA→AVL IAD→AVL
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 6
Flight time 1h 31m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 46%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Asheville Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Asheville.
Distance & Flight Time
384 mi / 618 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m to 1h 41m.
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.

DCA–AVL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Asheville route.
Route details
Distance384 mi / 618 km
Flight time1h 31m to 1h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: AVL
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to AVL flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Asheville Regional Airport take approximately 1h 31m to 1h 41m. The route covers 384 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DCA to AVL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU, CMH, IND, BUF, MKE, MEM, TPA, DAL, HOU, SRQ, CLT, ATL, FLL, MCO, DFW, ORD, LGA, PBI, EWR, PHL, BOS, DEN, MIA, LAS and EYW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AVL to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. 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 AVL

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to AVL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to AVL ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 384 miles (618 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).