Washington to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (DCA–XNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA3452
AA American
E75
7:45 PM
EDT T2
9:47 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4603
AS Alaska
E70
7:59 PM
EDT T2
10:08 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3957
AA American
E75
7:59 PM
EDT T2
10:08 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3824
AA American
E75
6:45 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 961 mi 3h 2m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

DCA–XNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 961 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–XNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 E75 3h02-3h09 0% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E70 3h09 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (21 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 XNA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to XNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,383
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 → XNA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
Return
XNA → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → XNA delays →

Other ways to reach Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Arkansas National Airport.
Metric DCA→XNA IAD→XNA
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 3h 2m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Northwest Arkansas National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · XNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
Distance & Flight Time
961 mi / 1,546 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m to 3h 9m.
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–XNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers route.
Route details
Distance961 mi / 1,546 km
Flight time3h 2m to 3h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: XNA
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to XNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Northwest Arkansas National Airport take approximately 3h 2m to 3h 9m. The route covers 961 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DCA to XNA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, FLL, CVG, BNA, VPS, DTW, ATL, MIA, CLT, ORD, DFW, PNS, LAS, LGA, PHL, MSP, TPA, DEN, IAH, LAX, MSY, SLC, PHX and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from XNA 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 XNA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to XNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to XNA ranges from 3 hours 2 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 961 miles (1,546 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).