Washington to Charlotte (DCA–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 331 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA | 96 | 319, 320, CR9 | 1h23-1h43 | Oneworld | AS, BA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 2 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Washington
| Metric | DCA→CLT | IAD→CLT | BWI→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 15 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 138 | 187 | 149 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 0h 49m | 1h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
DCA–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to CLT
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 138 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to CLT is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 331 miles (533 km). There are approximately 138 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 247 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Raleigh-Durham, Wilmington and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Salisbury (SBY).