Little Rock to Washington (LIT–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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886 mi airlines 7/wk
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AA3630
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
9:24 AM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3627
AA American
E70
5:50 PM
EDT T2
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Little Rock to Washington
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 886 mi 2h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

LIT–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 886 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIT–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E75 2h24 100% Oneworld
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, LIT to DCA 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 LIT to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,013
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
LIT → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DCA → LIT
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIT delays → DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Washington from Little Rock

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric LIT→DCA MEM→DCA
Distance from LIT 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 40
Flight time 2h 24m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LIT with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
886 mi / 1,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m.
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.

LIT–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Little Rock to Washington route.
Route details
Distance886 mi / 1,426 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIT to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take approximately 2h 24m. The route covers 886 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LIT to DCA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, STL, JAX, BTR, OKC, AUS, LGA, MCI, MIA, BNA, IAH, CLT, ATL, DAL, DFW, ORD, MCO, SLC, PHX, HOU, DEN and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Little Rock.
Yes, return flights from DCA to LIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LIT to DCA

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIT to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIT to DCA ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 886 miles (1,426 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM).