Washington to Lansing (DCA–LAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA American
CR9
10:59 AM
EDT T2
12:52 PM
EDT
1h 53m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5246
AA American
CR9
1:25 PM
EDT
3:14 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 14m AAAFAM AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Lansing flights
ORD Chicago 4h 24m AAASAY AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Lansing flights
MCO Orlando 13h 45m AAB6BA MX Orlando (MCO) to Lansing flights
TVC Traverse City ~4h 18m AA Traverse City (TVC) to Lansing flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 34m AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Lansing flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 45m AAWN Oklahoma City (OKC) to Lansing flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 21m AA Fort Myers (RSW) to Lansing flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Lansing
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 479 mi 1h 53m nonstop

DCA–LAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–LAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 6 CR9 1h53 62% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (6 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 LAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
254
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 → LAN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
LAN → DCA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Lansing from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Capital Region International Airport.
Metric DCA→LAN IAD→LAN RIC→LAN
Distance from DCA 23 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 6
Flight time 1h 53m 4h 37m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Capital Region International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Lansing.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 770 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m 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.

DCA–LAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Lansing route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 770 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: LAN
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to LAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Capital Region International Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 479 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to LAN: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from LAN to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and RIC. 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 LAN

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to LAN is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (770 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Richmond (RIC).