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

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AS4102
AS Alaska
CR7
8:59 PM
EDT T2
11:02 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4227
AA American
E75
9:00 PM
EDT T2
10:59 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5564
AA American
CR7
9:37 PM
EDT T2
11:35 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5145
AA American
CR7
6:23 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5448
AA American
CR7
6:41 AM
EDT
8:35 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA3363
AA American
E75
6:47 AM
EDT
8:38 AM
EDT
1h 51m
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
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Washington to Chattanooga
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 522 mi 1h 58m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

DCA–CHA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 522 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 21 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 6 CR7, E75 1h58-1h59 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 5 CR7 2h03 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (11 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
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
945
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 → CHA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CHA → DCA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →

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 2 2
Weekly flights 11 1
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
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 3m.
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 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 12 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 3m. The route covers 522 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CHA. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU, TYS, BNA, PIT, CHS, DAL, PBI, MKE, NAS, AUS, FLL, MIA, CLT, DTW, ATL, ORD, LGA, EWR, 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.
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 CHA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 11 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 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 522 miles (840 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 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).