Washington to Chattanooga (DCA–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA4562
AA American
E75
7:55 PM
EDT T2
9:56 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA5476
AA American
CR9
7:55 PM
EDT T2
9:55 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA4227
AA American
E75
9:00 PM
EDT T2
10:59 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5564
AA American
CR7
10:00 PM
EDT T2
11:58 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA4580
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
8:03 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5145
AA American
CR7
6:23 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA5404
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA3384
AA American
E75
7:00 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Chattanooga
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 522 mi 1h 58m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

DCA–CHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 522 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 12 CR7, CR9, E75 1h58-2h01 85% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (12 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 CHA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
950
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.

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric DCA→CHA IAD→CHA
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 12 1
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 59m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
522 mi / 840 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m to 2h 1m.
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–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance522 mi / 840 km
Flight time1h 58m to 2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 17 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 1h 58m to 2h 1m. The route covers 522 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CHA. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU, TYS, PHL, CMH, SDF, BNA, PIT, SAV, MDW, CHS, TPA, BHM, PBI, DAL, MKE, HOU, NAS, AUS, DEN, EWR, MIA, DTW, ATL, CLT, LGA, FLL, ORD, IAH, DFW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHA 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.
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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 CHA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CHA ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 522 miles (840 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 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).