Washington to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (DCA–AVP) — 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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 4h 38m AAASBA AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 4m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 16m AAAS MX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
ORD Chicago 5h 19m AAASAY AAASNZ Chicago (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
MCO Orlando 6h 37m AAB6BA MX Orlando (MCO) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
TPA Tampa 14h 1m AAASWN MX Tampa (TPA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
MIA Miami ~8h 15m AAASAT AA Miami (MIA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 185 mi 2h 33m nonstop

DCA–AVP had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 185 miles in 2h 33m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DCA–AVP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 53% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to AVP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
531
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 → AVP
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
AVP → DCA
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →

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 3
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 2h 33m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 53%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.

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 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.

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: AVP
IATA / ICAOAVP / KAVP
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation962 ft / 293 m

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 about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 185 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DCA to AVP: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Myrtle Beach.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 AVP Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Myrtle Beach. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).