Washington to Akron (DCA–CAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5305
AA American
CR7
3:06 PM
EDT T2
4:33 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4063
AS Alaska
CR7
5:00 PM
EDT T2
6:25 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5119
AA American
CR9
5:00 PM
EDT T2
6:25 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AS4209
AS Alaska
CR7
6:04 PM
EDT T2
7:30 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5119
AA American
CR9
6:55 PM
EDT
8:19 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Akron
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 274 mi 1h 25m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

DCA–CAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 274 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–CAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 12 CR7, CR9 1h25-1h27 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 12 CR7 1h25-1h26 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (24 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 CAK direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
946
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 → CAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAK → DCA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → CAK delays →

Other ways to reach Akron from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.
Metric DCA→CAK IAD→CAK
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 24 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Akron.
Distance & Flight Time
274 mi / 440 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 27m.
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–CAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Akron route.
Route details
Distance274 mi / 440 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 6 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CAK
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to CAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Akron Canton Regional Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 27m. The route covers 274 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CAK. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CLE, BDL, ILM, DAB, VPS, IAH, CVG, RSW, MCO, ORF, CLT, ORD, PBI, BNA, RDU, CHS, SAV, JAX, TPA, FLL, SRQ, MYR and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAK 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 CAK

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to CAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CAK ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 274 miles (440 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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