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

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AA5290
AA American
CR9
9:59 AM
EDT T2
11:32 AM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5331
AA American
CR9
9:59 AM
EDT T2
11:36 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA5295
AA American
CR9
2:54 PM
EDT T2
4:39 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT T2
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS4596cs
AS Alaska
CR9
10:04 PM
EDT T2
11:44 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5283
AA American
CR9
10:11 PM
EDT T2
11:51 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5135+1
AA American
CR7
10:13 PM
EDT T2
11:51 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA5160+1
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
12:03 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA5331
AA American
CR9
1:05 PM
EDT
3:23 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR9
5:14 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA5285
AA American
CR9
5:32 PM
EDT
7:31 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Manchester
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 406 mi 1h 33m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

DCA–MHT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 406 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 26 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 Also: AS 41 CR7, CR9 1h33-1h45 78% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to MHT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
839
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.

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 1 5 2
Weekly flights 47 19 36
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 1m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 78%
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 33m to 1h 45m.
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 33m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 33 return
1-stop connections26 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 33m to 1h 45m. The route covers 406 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from DCA to MHT. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSM, SAV, BWI, YYZ, DTW, CVG, ATW, MYR, PBI, SRQ, NAS, AUS, MCI, HOU, MSY, LAS, FLL, MDW, CLT, ORD, PHL, RSW, RDU, CHS, 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. With 47 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 33 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (654 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).