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

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AA5460
AA American
CR7
2:54 PM
EDT T2
4:47 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5460
AA American
CR7
5:17 PM
EDT
7:06 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Lansing
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 479 mi 1h 53m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

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, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 CR7 1h53 46% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – 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
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
304
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
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
LAN → DCA
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
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
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 6
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 46%
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.
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 connections5 hubs
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 approximately 1h 53m. The route covers 479 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from DCA to LAN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSP, DTW, ORD, MCO and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes. 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

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).