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

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AA3186
AA American
319
8:11 AM
EDT T2
10:01 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5672
AA American
CR9
8:20 AM
EDT T2
10:00 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5446
AA American
CR7
8:20 AM
EDT T2
10:19 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5672
AA American
CR9
10:31 AM
EDT
1:57 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3186
AA American
319
10:47 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AS4091
AS Alaska
319
10:47 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AS4756
AS Alaska
CR7
10:49 AM
EDT
2:08 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA5446
AA American
CR7
12:34 PM
EDT
3:52 PM
EDT
3h 18m
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 Valparaiso
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 789 mi 2h 40m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

DCA–VPS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 319, CR7, CR9 2h40-2h59 87% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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 VPS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to VPS.
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One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,373
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 → VPS
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
Return
VPS → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → VPS delays →

Other ways to reach Valparaiso from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Metric DCA→VPS BWI→VPS
Distance from DCA 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
789 mi / 1,270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 59m.
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–VPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Valparaiso route.
Route details
Distance789 mi / 1,270 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 22 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: VPS
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m

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 approximately 2h 40m to 2h 59m. The route covers 789 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DCA to VPS. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGM, BWI, MIA, CLT, PIT, ATL, MDW, GRR, BNA, CVG, LGA, EWR, DFW, MCI, TYS, JFK, MSP, STL, IND, ORD, DAL, BOS, SDF, HOU, CAK and XNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VPS to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to VPS ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,270 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MGM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).