Washington to Tulsa (DCA–TUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,047 mi airlines 26/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 2h ago
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AA5463
AA American
CR7
2:40 PM
EDT T2
4:49 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5608
AA American
CR7
2:43 PM
EDT T2
5:00 PM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6270
AS Alaska
CR9
8:10 PM
EDT T2
10:21 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5128
AA American
CR9
8:10 PM
EDT T2
10:21 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5412
AA American
CR9
5:30 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5463
AA American
CR7
5:19 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5608
AA American
CR7
5:30 PM
EDT
9:17 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Washington to Tulsa
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,047 mi 3h 9m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

DCA–TUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,047 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–TUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 20 CR7, CR9 3h09-3h17 35% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 6 CR9 3h11 35% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (26 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 TUL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,384
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 → TUL
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
84%
Return
TUL → DCA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → TUL delays →

Other ways to reach Tulsa from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Metric DCA→TUL IAD→TUL
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 26 1
Flight time 3h 9m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Tulsa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,047 mi / 1,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m to 3h 17m.
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–TUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Tulsa route.
Route details
Distance1,047 mi / 1,685 km
Flight time3h 9m to 3h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 20 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: TUL
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to TUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tulsa International Airport take approximately 3h 9m to 3h 17m. The route covers 1,047 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from DCA to TUL. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, SDF, HPN, PHL, EWR, JAX, GSP, OPF, TPA, SRQ, DTW, FLL, ECP, PBI, BHM, CHS, MSY, CID, APA, STL, SLC, SFO, CVG, MIA, CLT, MDW, BNA, ATL, MCO, ORD, DAL, DFW, IAH, LGA, HOU, LAS, PHX, LAX, DEN, SEA, AUS, SAT and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TUL 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.
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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 TUL

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to TUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to TUL ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,047 miles (1,685 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).