Minneapolis to Washington (MSP–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–DCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 929 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 37 | CR7, CR9, E75 | 2h37-2h46 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, VS, WS | 34 | 221, 223, 319, BCS1 | 2h24-2h32 | SkyTeam | KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Washington from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→DCA | RST→DCA | LSE→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 37m | 2h 25m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
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.
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.
MSP–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to DCA
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to DCA is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 929 miles (1,495 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, General Mitchell and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), La Crosse (LSE) and Waterloo (ALO).