Washington to Ithaca (DCA–ITH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
JFK New York 4h 4m AAAFAM → DL New York (JFK) to Ithaca flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 19m AAAFAM → JD Minneapolis (MSP) to Ithaca flights
HPN White Plains ~3h 42m AAEJM → White Plains (HPN) to Ithaca flights
LGA New York ~3h 45m AADLWS → New York (LGA) to Ithaca flights
IAH Houston ~7h 55m AAEKNZ → Houston (IAH) to Ithaca flights
SYR Syracuse ~15h 45m AAAS → UA Syracuse (SYR) to Ithaca flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Ithaca
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 253 mi 0h 44m nonstop

DCA–ITH had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 253 miles in 0h 44m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DCA–ITH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 0 – – 66% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to ITH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
HPN ~3h 42m LGA ~3h 45m JFK ~4h 4m MSP ~6h 19m IAH ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → ITH
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
ITH → DCA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ithaca from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.
Metric DCA→ITH IAD→ITH
Distance from DCA – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 14
Flight time 0h 44m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 66% –
Dulles (IAD) to Ithaca flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Ithaca.
Distance & Flight Time
253 mi / 408 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

DCA–ITH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Ithaca route.
Route details
Distance253 mi / 408 km
Flight time0h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: ITH
Full nameIthaca Tompkins Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOITH / KITH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,099 ft / 335 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to ITH flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport take about 0h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 253 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DCA to ITH: FlyNordic. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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 ITH

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DCA to ITH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to ITH is about 0 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 253 miles (408 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).