Washington to Syracuse (DCA–SYR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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298 mi airlines 47/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA5298
AA American
CR9
10:00 AM
EDT T2
11:36 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5457
AA American
CR7
10:06 AM
EDT T2
11:33 AM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA3163
AA American
319
10:15 AM
EDT T2
11:39 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5102
AA American
CR9
2:54 PM
EDT T2
4:24 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5456
AA American
CR7
3:25 PM
EDT T2
4:52 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4647
AS Alaska
E75
8:08 PM
EDT T2
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4794
AA American
E75
8:08 PM
EDT T2
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA4651
AA American
E75
10:20 PM
EDT T2
11:51 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2622
AA American
319
10:24 PM
EDT T2
11:42 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA4452
AA American
E75
5:29 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3082
AA American
319
5:30 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA4620
AA American
E75
5:32 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AS6465
AS Alaska
E75S
6:00 AM
EDT
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA4764
AA American
E75
6:21 AM
EDT
7:47 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AS6748
AS Alaska
CR7
12:03 PM
EDT
1:38 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5457
AA American
CR7
12:03 PM
EDT
1:38 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5298
AA American
CR9
12:07 PM
EDT
1:39 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA3163
AA American
319
12:19 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AS4543
AS Alaska
319
12:19 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5102
AA American
CR9
4:59 PM
EDT
6:32 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5456
AA American
CR7
5:22 PM
EDT
6:59 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Syracuse
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 298 mi 1h 18m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

DCA–SYR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 298 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–SYR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 40 319, CR7, CR9, E75 1h18-1h36 51% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 1h26 51% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (47 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 SYR direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to SYR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,710
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → SYR
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
44%
Return
SYR → DCA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → SYR delays →

Other ways to reach Syracuse from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Metric DCA→SYR IAD→SYR
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 47 37
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Syracuse is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · SYR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Syracuse.
Distance & Flight Time
298 mi / 480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 1h 36m.
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–SYR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Syracuse route.
Route details
Distance298 mi / 480 km
Flight time1h 18m to 1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 63 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: SYR
IATA / ICAOSYR / KSYR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation421 ft / 128 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to SYR flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 1h 36m. The route covers 298 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from DCA to SYR. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ROC, HPN, YOW, BGR, SDF, SAV, PBI, HOU, TPA, CLT, MSP, JFK, SFO, EWR, ATL, CHS, MIA, LGA, DTW, DFW, PIT, ORD, RDU, PHL, BOS, BNA, LAS, FLL, DEN, MCO, RSW and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SYR to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. 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 SYR

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to SYR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to SYR ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 298 miles (480 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ROC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).