Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Washington (XNA–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3824
AA American
E75
6:45 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA3452
AA American
E75
7:45 PM
EDT T2
9:47 PM
EDT
3h 2m
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Prices
AS4603
AS Alaska
E70
7:59 PM
EDT T2
10:08 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA3957
AA American
E70
7:59 PM
EDT T2
10:08 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Washington
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 961 mi 2h 35m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

XNA–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 961 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XNA–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E75 2h35 67% 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, XNA 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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XNA to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,465
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
XNA → DCA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
66%
Return
DCA → XNA
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. XNA delays → DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Washington from Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric XNA→DCA TUL→DCA LIT→DCA
Distance from XNA 88 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 20 7
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 47m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of XNA 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 Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
XNA: EDT · DCA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
961 mi / 1,546 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
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.

XNA–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Washington route.
Route details
Distance961 mi / 1,546 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 21 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: XNA
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XNA to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 961 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from XNA to DCA. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, MDW, IND, MYR, AUS, PHL, PDX, ATL, MIA, VPS, CLT, IAH, DFW, ORD, BNA, FLL, LGA, SLC, MSY, MSP, DTW, DEN, LAX, TPA, PHX, PNS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DCA to XNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUL and LIT. 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 XNA to DCA

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) 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.

XNA to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XNA to DCA ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 961 miles (1,546 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tulsa (TUL) and Little Rock (LIT).