Washington to Marion (DCA–MWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SY Sun Country
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8:00 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ORD Chicago 4h 39m AAASAY → AALF Chicago (ORD) to Marion flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Marion
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 654 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind

DCA–MWA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 654 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–MWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 1h50 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to MWA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to MWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ORD ~4h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
96
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → MWA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MWA → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Marion is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · MWA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Marion.
Distance & Flight Time
654 mi / 1,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

DCA–MWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Marion route.
Route details
Distance654 mi / 1,052 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: MWA
Full nameVeterans Airport of Southern Illinois
IATA / ICAOMWA / KMWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation472 ft / 144 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to MWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 654 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to MWA: Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MWA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Marion is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from MWA to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MWA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to MWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to MWA is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 654 miles (1,052 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.