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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS4031
AS Alaska
CR7
6:59 PM
EDT T2
8:29 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5305
AA American
CR7
7:26 PM
EDT T2
9:01 PM
EDT
1h 35m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4277
AS Alaska
CR7
5:26 AM
EDT
6:52 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5062+1
AA American
CR7
5:32 AM
EDT
6:52 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 13m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Akron flights
ILM Wilmington 4h 43m AAAS MX Wilmington (ILM) to Akron flights
ORD Chicago 4h 46m AAASAY AAAVNZ Chicago (ORD) to Akron flights
SAV Savannah 5h 42m AA G4MX Savannah (SAV) to Akron flights
MCO Orlando 5h 51m AAASB6 MX Orlando (MCO) to Akron flights
TPA Tampa 5h 52m AAWN MX Tampa (TPA) to Akron flights
CHS Charleston 5h 55m AAAS MX Charleston (CHS) to Akron flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 6h 11m AAAS G4MX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Akron flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 31m AA G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Akron flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 46m AAADB6 MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Akron flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Akron
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 274 mi 1h 33m nonstop

DCA–CAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 274 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS 7 CR7 1h35 82% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
929
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
80%
Return
CAK → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
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 1 6
Weekly flights 13
Flight time 1h 33m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 82%
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 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–CAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Akron route.
Route details
Distance274 mi / 440 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CAK
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 274 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to CAK: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Wilmington and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to CAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CAK is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 274 miles (440 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Wilmington and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).