Washington to Manchester (DCA–MHT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5135
AA American
CR9
12:51 AM
EDT T2
2:19 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5331
AA American
CR7
9:47 AM
EDT T2
11:29 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5150
AA American
CR7
1:41 PM
EDT T2
3:09 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5327
AA American
CR7
2:54 PM
EDT T2
4:32 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR7
2:55 PM
EDT T2
4:37 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS4596
AS Alaska
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT T2
9:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS6078
AS Alaska
CR9
5:33 AM
EDT
7:23 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5160
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5331
AA American
CR7
11:59 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA5150
AA American
CR7
12:05 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA5639
AA American
CR7
4:00 PM
EDT
6:01 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR7
5:07 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Manchester
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 406 mi 1h 28m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

DCA–MHT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 406 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–MHT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 35 CR7, CR9 1h28-1h42 68% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 CR9 1h50 68% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (42 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 MHT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to MHT.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
830
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 → MHT
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
67%
Return
MHT → DCA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → MHT delays →

Other ways to reach Manchester from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
Metric DCA→MHT IAD→MHT BWI→MHT
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 2
Weekly flights 42 14 68
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 40m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
406 mi / 654 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m to 1h 50m.
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–MHT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Manchester route.
Route details
Distance406 mi / 654 km
Flight time1h 28m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: MHT
IATA / ICAOMHT / KMHT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to MHT flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport take approximately 1h 28m to 1h 50m. The route covers 406 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from DCA to MHT. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, MYR, PBI, MCI, HOU, FLL, MDW, CHS, ORD, CLT, RDU, RSW, PHL, SAV, CVG, MCO and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MHT to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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 MHT

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to MHT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to MHT ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (654 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).