Washington to Grand Rapids (DCA–GRR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5039
AA American
CR7
12:26 PM
EDT T2
2:25 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5237
AA American
CR7
12:39 PM
EDT T2
2:33 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4456
AS Alaska
CR7
10:03 PM
EDT T2
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4593
AS Alaska
CR7
10:03 PM
EDT T2
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5190
AA American
CR7
10:03 PM
EDT T2
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4508
AS Alaska
CR7
10:03 PM
EDT T2
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5561
AA American
CR7
10:05 PM
EDT T2
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA5074
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
CDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5029
AA American
CR9
7:08 AM
CDT
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AS4341
AS Alaska
CR7
2:23 PM
CDT
4:19 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA5039
AA American
CR7
2:55 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5237
AA American
CR7
3:03 PM
CDT
4:59 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Washington to Grand Rapids
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 523 mi 1h 54m nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

DCA–GRR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 523 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–GRR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 26 CR7 1h54-1h59 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 20 CR7 1h56 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (46 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 GRR direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to GRR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,706
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 → GRR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
GRR → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → GRR delays →

Other ways to reach Grand Rapids from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Metric DCA→GRR IAD→GRR BWI→GRR
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 46 16
Flight time 1h 54m 1h 34m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Grand Rapids is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · GRR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Grand Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
523 mi / 842 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m to 1h 59m.
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–GRR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Grand Rapids route.
Route details
Distance523 mi / 842 km
Flight time1h 54m to 1h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 31 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to GRR flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport take approximately 1h 54m to 1h 59m. The route covers 523 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from DCA to GRR. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, MKE, CHS, DAL, HOU, DAY, DTW, SRQ, ATL, ORD, MDW, CLT, MIA, EWR, JAX, LGA, IAH, IND, DFW, BNA, MSP, SAV, LEX, PHL, PHX, PBI, MCO, DEN, TPA, FLL, AUS, RSW, VPS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Grand Rapids is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from GRR to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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 GRR

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to GRR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to GRR ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (842 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).