Washington to Miami (DCA–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–MIA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and El Al lead the route. The flight covers 922 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AT, G3, QR | 101 | 319, 321, 738, 7M8, B38M | 2h39-3h17 | Oneworld | AS, AT, G3, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 319 | 2h50 | SkyTeam | – | |
| LY El Al | 3 | 319 | 2h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from Washington
| Metric | DCA→MIA | IAD→MIA | BWI→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 23 | 19 |
| Weekly flights | 170 | 17 | 105 |
| Flight time | 2h 49m | 1h 50m | 2h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
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, Delta Air Lines and El Al. With 170 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to MIA is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 922 miles (1,483 km). There are approximately 170 weekly flights outbound and 164 return, totaling 334 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jacksonville, Charleston and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).