Manchester to Washington (MHT–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5160+1
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
12:03 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA5331
AA American
CR9
1:05 PM
EDT
3:23 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR9
5:14 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA5285
AA American
CR9
5:32 PM
EDT
7:31 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
9:59 AM
EDT T2
11:32 AM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA5331
AA American
CR9
9:59 AM
EDT T2
11:36 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA5295
AA American
CR9
2:54 PM
EDT T2
4:39 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT T2
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS4596cs
AS Alaska
CR9
10:04 PM
EDT T2
11:44 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5283
AA American
CR9
10:11 PM
EDT T2
11:51 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5135+1
AA American
CR7
10:13 PM
EDT T2
11:51 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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Manchester to Washington
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 406 mi 1h 50m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

MHT–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 406 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MHT–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 33 CR9 1h50-2h18 71% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (33 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, MHT to DCA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MHT to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
839
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.

Other ways to reach Washington from Manchester

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric MHT→DCA BOS→DCA PWM→DCA
Distance from MHT 45 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 18 3
Weekly flights 33 475 50
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 38m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of MHT with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Washington is 0 hours the same as Manchester.
MHT: EDT · DCA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
406 mi / 654 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 2h 18m.
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.

MHT–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manchester to Washington route.
Route details
Distance406 mi / 654 km
Flight time1h 50m to 2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 47 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: MHT
IATA / ICAOMHT / KMHT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MHT to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 2h 18m. The route covers 406 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from MHT to DCA. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOS, BWI, EWR, IAD, BUF, ORF, JFK, CMH, CVG, TYS, SDF, PIT, DTW, MEM, SRQ, MIA, LAS, RSW, PHL, MDW, MCO, CLT, ORD, RDU, CHS, TPA, MYR, FLL and BDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DCA to MHT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOS, PWM and PVD. 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 MHT to DCA

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MHT to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MHT to DCA ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (654 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Boston (BOS), Portland (PWM) and Providence/Warwick (PVD).