Washington to Halifax (DCA–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4528
AA American
E75
11:59 AM
EDT T2
3:28 PM
ADT
2h 29m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4508
AA American
E75
12:00 PM
EDT T2
3:29 PM
ADT
2h 29m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4608
AA American
E75
12:01 PM
EDT T2
3:28 PM
ADT
2h 27m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4608
AA American
E75
4:08 PM
ADT
5:49 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4422
AA American
E75
4:09 PM
ADT
5:49 PM
EDT
2h 40m
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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 4h 15m AAAFAS AAACDL Boston (BOS) to Halifax flights
LGA New York 4h 26m AADLWS AADLWS New York (LGA) to Halifax flights
EWR Newark 4h 34m UA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 4h 35m AC ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 41m AAACBA ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Halifax flights
DTW Detroit 5h 35m AAAFAM WS Detroit (DTW) to Halifax flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 23m AAASBA PB Charlotte (CLT) to Halifax flights
ORD Chicago 6h 34m AAASAY AAACUA Chicago (ORD) to Halifax flights
YOW Ottawa 7h 32m AC ACPDTS Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax flights
PHL Philadelphia 19h 20m AAASBA AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Halifax flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Halifax
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 810 mi 2h 29m nonstop +1h ahead

DCA–YHZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 810 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 3 E75 2h27-2h29 53% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (3 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 YHZ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
956
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 → YHZ
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
88%
Return
YHZ → DCA
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → YHZ delays →

Other ways to reach Halifax from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric DCA→YHZ IAD→YHZ
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 3 2
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 53%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Washington.
DCA: EDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
810 mi / 1,303 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance810 mi / 1,303 km
Flight time2h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 2h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 810 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to YHZ: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Boston Logan, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty.
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Washington.
Yes, return flights from YHZ 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 YHZ

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to YHZ is about 2 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 810 miles (1,303 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).