Washington to Memphis (DCA–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 41 | CR7, CR9, E75, E75S | 2h26-2h33 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Memphis from Washington
| Metric | DCA→MEM | IAD→MEM | BWI→MEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 1 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 26m | 2h 55m | 2h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · MEM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
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–MEM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to MEM
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to MEM ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).