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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3452+1
AA American
E75
7:57 PM
EDT T2
9:51 PM
CDT
2h 54m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3824
AA American
E70
7:00 AM
CDT
10:39 AM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

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Washington to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 961 mi 2h 54m nonstop -1h behind

DCA–XNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 961 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS 7 E75 2h54 62% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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
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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to XNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,549
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
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
100%
Return
XNA → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
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 1 4
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Northwest Arkansas National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · XNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
Distance & Flight Time
961 mi / 1,546 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m 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.

DCA–XNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers route.
Route details
Distance961 mi / 1,546 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: XNA
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 961 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to XNA: 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers is 1 hour behind Washington.
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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to XNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to XNA is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 961 miles (1,546 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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