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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5246
AA American
CR7
10:35 AM
EDT T2
12:26 PM
EDT
1h 51m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5167
AA American
CR7
10:41 AM
EDT T2
12:34 PM
EDT
1h 53m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5246
AA American
CR7
12:56 PM
EDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5167
AA American
CR7
1:04 PM
EDT
2:54 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 3 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 13m AAAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lansing flights
ORD Chicago 4h 22m AAASAY AAQR Chicago (ORD) to Lansing flights
MCO Orlando 11h 12m AAASB6 MX Orlando (MCO) to Lansing flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Lansing
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 479 mi 1h 52m nonstop

DCA–LAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 52m. 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 12 CR7 1h51-1h53 94% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (12 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Return
LAN → DCA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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 12
Flight time 1h 52m 4h 37m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 94%
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 52m 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 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 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 52m gate to gate. The route covers 479 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to LAN: American Airlines.
This route has daily 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 12 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 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (770 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 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).