Washington to Charleston (DCA–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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444 mi airlines 81/wk
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Flight Schedule 39 flights Verified 1d ago
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AA5158
AA American
CR9
8:32 AM
EDT T2
10:25 AM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA1414
AA American
319
8:32 AM
EDT T2
10:37 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA5659
AA American
CR7
8:36 AM
EDT T2
10:31 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA4400
AA American
E75
11:41 AM
EDT T2
1:41 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA5556
AA American
CR7
11:45 AM
EDT T2
1:38 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA4397
AA American
E75
11:52 AM
EDT T2
1:45 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5123
AA American
CR7
12:39 PM
EDT T2
2:28 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA4383
AA American
E75
1:44 PM
EDT T2
3:44 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA5568
AA American
CR9
1:51 PM
EDT T2
3:43 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA5159+1
AA American
CR7
3:28 PM
EDT T2
5:21 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS4161cs
AS Alaska
CR9
5:11 PM
EDT T2
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5156+1
AA American
CR9
5:11 PM
EDT T2
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS4420
AS Alaska
CR9
5:11 PM
EDT T2
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA1654
AA American
319
5:25 PM
EDT T2
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA1553
AA American
319
8:06 PM
EDT T2
10:11 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1278
AA American
319
8:12 PM
EDT T2
9:53 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA5676
AA American
CR9
9:14 PM
EDT T2
11:07 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA1447
AA American
319
9:30 PM
EDT T2
11:35 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA4544
AA American
E75
10:00 PM
EDT T2
11:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5158
AA American
CR7
5:10 AM
EDT
6:59 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA4545+1
AA American
E75S
5:12 AM
EDT
6:49 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS6414cs
AS Alaska
E75S
5:21 AM
EDT
6:58 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA2553
AA American
319
5:22 AM
EDT
6:58 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA1755
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA3089
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:34 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA4777
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5659
AA American
CR7
11:01 AM
EDT
12:44 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA1414
AA American
319
11:17 AM
EDT
12:53 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AS4474
AS Alaska
319
11:17 AM
EDT
12:53 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA5556
AA American
CR7
2:09 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA4400
AA American
E75
2:11 PM
EDT
3:54 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA4397
AA American
E75
2:15 PM
EDT
3:58 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AS4636
AS Alaska
E75
2:17 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA5123
AA American
CR7
2:58 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA5568
AA American
CR9
4:13 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA4383
AA American
E75
4:18 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5159+1
AA American
CR7
5:51 PM
EDT
7:42 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA5156+1
AA American
CR9
7:40 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA1654
AA American
319
7:47 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Charleston
1 carrier, 81 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 81 Flights/wk 444 mi 1h 41m nonstop 84 1-stop hubs

DCA–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 444 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 73 319, CR7, CR9, E75 1h41-2h05 89% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (73 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 CHS direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
91
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,431
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 Charleston from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric DCA→CHS IAD→CHS BWI→CHS
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 3
Weekly flights 81 98 27
Flight time 1h 41m 1h 7m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
444 mi / 715 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m to 2h 5m.
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–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance444 mi / 715 km
Flight time1h 41m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights81 out / 91 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 1h 41m to 2h 5m. The route covers 444 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 81 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CHS. The return direction has about 91 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIC, RDU, MYR, AGS, CRW, GSP, GSO, BDR, SAV, HHH, MMU, TYS, AVL, BWI, JAX, ISM, SDF, BHM, CLE, OPF, BUF, PSM, SRQ, MKE, EVV, SWF, YUL, BTV, NAS, MEM, PNS, SGR, EYW, OMA, TUL, APA, SJU, SLC, LAS, RSW, SAN, BFI, IND, PBI, FLL, SFO, ALB, ATL, ORF, DTW, MDW, CLT, JFK, IAH, EWR, CMH, LGA, PVD, PWM, ORD, ROC, MHT, MIA, BNA, TPA, DFW, BOS, MSP, STL, HPN, MCO, BDL, PIT, CVG, PHL, MSY, HOU, AUS, DAL, CAK, YYZ, SYR, DEN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHS to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and CHO. 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 CHS

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CHS ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 444 miles (715 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).