Washington to Miami (DCA–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–MIA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 922 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AT, G3, QR | 123 | 319, 738, 7M8, B38M | 2h40-2h59 | Oneworld | AS, AT, G3, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | 319 | 2h40-2h50 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Miami from Washington
| Metric | DCA→MIA | IAD→MIA | BWI→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 18 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 182 | 34 | 81 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 1h 54m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
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.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
DCA–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to MIA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 182 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to MIA ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 922 miles (1,483 km). There are approximately 182 weekly flights outbound and 192 return, totaling 374 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ISM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).