Miami to Washington (OPF–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
DAL Dallas 9h 10m XE → WN Dallas (DAL) to Washington flights
HPN White Plains 15h 40m EJAXE → AA White Plains (HPN) to Washington flights
RIC Richmond ~4h 13m → AA Richmond (RIC) to Washington flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~4h 37m → AAAS Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Washington flights
NAS Nassau ~5h 2m TJ → AA Nassau (NAS) to Washington flights
PHL Philadelphia ~5h 6m → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington flights
EWR Newark ~5h 17m → TPUA Newark (EWR) to Washington flights
EYW Key West ~5h 18m → AA Key West (EYW) to Washington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 25m → AAADAS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Washington flights
ALB Albany ~5h 43m → AAAS Albany (ALB) to Washington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Washington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between OPF and DCA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OPF to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
RIC ~4h 13m SRQ ~4h 37m NAS ~5h 2m PHL ~5h 6m EWR ~5h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OPF → DCA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
DCA → OPF
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Washington from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric OPF→DCA MIA→DCA FLL→DCA
Distance from OPF – 8 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 5
Weekly flights – 131 78
Miami (MIA) to Washington flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Washington flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Washington flights
Airports within 200 miles of OPF with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

OPF–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Washington route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OPF
Full nameMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOOPF / KOPF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OPF to DCA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field and Westchester County.
Yes, return flights from DCA to OPF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, FLL and PBI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field and Westchester County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).