Washington to Memphis (DCA–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5322
AA American
CR9
8:38 AM
EDT T2
10:11 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5080
AA American
CR9
8:39 AM
EDT T2
10:20 AM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5319
AA American
CR7
3:59 PM
EDT T2
5:27 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5085
AA American
CR9
3:59 PM
EDT T2
5:37 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5239
AA American
CR7
8:00 PM
EDT T2
9:37 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA4681
AA American
E75
8:59 PM
EDT T2
10:41 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5033
AA American
CR7
5:39 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA4422
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
9:16 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA9931
AA American
6:00 AM
CDT
9:13 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA5305
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:13 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA4372
AA American
E75L
6:02 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA5322
AA American
CR9
10:41 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5080
AA American
CR9
10:50 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA5319
AA American
CR7
6:07 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA5085
AA American
CR9
6:08 PM
CDT
9:21 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Memphis
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 761 mi 2h 28m nonstop -1h behind 56 1-stop hubs

DCA–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 35 CR7, CR9, E75 2h28-2h42 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 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 MEM direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to MEM.
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One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,044
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 → MEM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
55%
Return
MEM → DCA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric DCA→MEM IAD→MEM BWI→MEM
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 35 1 12
Flight time 2h 28m 1h 45m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Memphis is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m to 2h 42m.
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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance761 mi / 1,224 km
Flight time2h 28m to 2h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 41 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 2h 28m to 2h 42m. The route covers 761 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DCA to MEM. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, ORF, CRW, GSO, CHA, CVG, CLE, SDF, BUF, BHM, YYZ, BWI, JAX, DSM, YOW, IND, OPF, TUL, MHT, JFK, CHS, PBI, RSW, MSY, SAT, APA, AUS, SFO, SEA, BOS, CLT, MIA, ATL, HSV, BNA, EWR, ORD, MSP, MDW, DTW, DFW, RDU, PNS, HOU, FLL, LGA, DAL, MCO, IAH, PHL, TPA, DEN, LAS, SLC, PHX and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from MEM to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MEM

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 35 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 28 minutes to 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).