Washington to Minneapolis (DCA–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DCA–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 929 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 36 | CR7, CR9, E75, E75L, E75S | 2h51-3h02 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 34 | 223, 319, 320, BCS1, BCS3 | 2h34-2h49 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Washington
| Metric | DCA→MSP | IAD→MSP | BWI→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 14 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | 95 | 107 |
| Flight time | 2h 34m | 2h 40m | 2h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
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.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
DCA–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to MSP
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to MSP ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 929 miles (1,495 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).