Phoenix to Washington (PHX–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,974 miles in approximately 4h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 35 | 32Q, 7M8, A21N | 4h14-4h29 | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Washington.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
PHX–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to DCA
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to DCA ranges from 4 hours 14 minutes to 4 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,974 miles (3,177 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via EVV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.