Washington to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (DCA–AVP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Washington to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 185 mi 2h 33m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

DCA–AVP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 185 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–AVP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – 2h33 51% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to AVP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to AVP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
LAS ~10h 54m CLT ~15h 22m ORD ~15h 26m PHL ~19h 40m TPA ~19h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
544
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 → AVP
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
AVP → DCA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Metric DCA→AVP IAD→AVP
Distance from DCA – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 22
Flight time 2h 33m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 51% –
Dulles (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · AVP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Distance & Flight Time
185 mi / 298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m.
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–AVP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton route.
Route details
Distance185 mi / 298 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: AVP
Full nameWilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
IATA / ICAOAVP / KAVP
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation962 ft / 293 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to AVP flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport take approximately 2h 33m. The route covers 185 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DCA to AVP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, CLT, ORD, PHL, TPA, RSW and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 AVP

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to AVP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to AVP ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).