Fargo to Washington (FAR–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
MSP Minneapolis 4h 28m AFAMDL AADLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 58m AAASAV AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Washington flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 39m DLKLVS AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Washington flights
DEN Denver 6h 27m CMF9UA ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Washington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 40m A8AAQR AAAYCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 21m AC AAACPD Toronto (YYZ) to Washington flights
BNA Nashville 11h 23m G4 AAASDL Nashville (BNA) to Washington flights
LIT Little Rock 13h 49m UA AA Little Rock (LIT) to Washington flights
LAS Las Vegas 18h 25m G4 AAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Washington flights
BWI Baltimore ~4h 52m WN Baltimore (BWI) to Washington flights
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Fargo to Washington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,141 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

FAR–DCA had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,141 miles in 1h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FAR–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAR to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
619
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
FAR → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
99%
Return
DCA → FAR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAR delays → DCA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Fargo.
FAR: CDT · DCA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fargo, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,141 mi / 1,837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Getting from DCA

The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.

Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.

Washington Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.

Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.

FAR–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fargo to Washington route.
Route details
Distance1,141 mi / 1,837 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAR
IATA / ICAOFAR / KFAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation902 ft / 275 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAR to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hector International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,141 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FAR to DCA: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Fargo.
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 FAR to DCA

Hector International Airport (FAR) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FAR to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAR to DCA is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,141 miles (1,837 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.