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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5164
AA American
CR7
8:40 PM
EDT T2
10:00 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4150cs
AS Alaska
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:17 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6128cs
AS Alaska
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:19 AM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5153+2
AA American
CR7
7:42 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Charleston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 248 mi 1h 20m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

DCA–CRW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 248 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–CRW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR7 1h20 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
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 CRW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CRW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
549
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 Yeager Airport.
Metric DCA→CRW IAD→CRW
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 1h 20m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Yeager Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
248 mi / 399 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
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–CRW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance248 mi / 399 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 20 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CRW
IATA / ICAOCRW / KCRW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to CRW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 248 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CRW. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, CLE, IND, SYR, CMH, SDF, MKE, RDU, BOS, SRQ, PBI, OMA, HOU, MIA, DEN, ATL, ORD, CLT, EWR, TPA and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CRW 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 CRW

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Yeager Airport (CRW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to CRW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CRW ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 248 miles (399 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).