Washington to Valparaiso (DCA–VPS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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10:58 AM
EDT T2
12:19 PM
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319
12:59 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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 57m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Valparaiso flights
BNA Nashville 4h 15m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Valparaiso flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 17m AAAS → G4WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Valparaiso flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 20m AAASBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Valparaiso flights
EWR Newark 5h 10m UA → G4 Newark (EWR) to Valparaiso flights
LGA New York 5h 14m AADLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Valparaiso flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 16m AAAFAS → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Valparaiso flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 5h 21m AAASDL → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Valparaiso flights
MDW Chicago 5h 29m WN → G4 Chicago (MDW) to Valparaiso flights
ORD Chicago 5h 36m AAASAY → AA Chicago (ORD) to Valparaiso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Valparaiso
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 789 mi 2h 21m nonstop -1h behind

DCA–VPS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Valparaiso (VPS) Valparaiso to Washington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–VPS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 319 2h21 84% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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 VPS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to VPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ATL ~3h 57m BNA ~4h 15m PIT ~4h 17m CLT ~4h 20m MGM ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,845
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 → VPS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
Return
VPS → DCA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → VPS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Valparaiso from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Metric DCA→VPS IAD→VPS BWI→VPS
Distance from DCA – 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 2 8
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 15m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Valparaiso flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Valparaiso flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
789 mi / 1,270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m 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–VPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Valparaiso route.
Route details
Distance789 mi / 1,270 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 15 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: VPS
Full nameDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to VPS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 789 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to VPS: American Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Pittsburgh.
Valparaiso is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from VPS to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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 VPS

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to VPS is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,270 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).