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IATA: DCA · Washington, United States

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Guide

CapitalWashington
Population340,110,988
CurrencyUSD $ United States dollar
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC-04:00 EDT
AirportDCA
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~5,178,158

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA) is a key aviation hub serving Washington and the wider United States region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Washington from DCA

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at DCA

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Activities in Washington

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Top-rated tours and experiences in Washington, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Washington

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
DCA / KDCA
Serves
Washington
Country
United States
Local time now
00:52 (EDT)
Time zone
America/New_York
Currency
USD ($)
Capital
Washington
Coordinates
38.8521, -77.0377

Alternative airports near DCA

Washington Dulles International Airport · Dulles (IAD)38 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport · Baltimore (BWI)48 km
Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia (PHL)192 km
Straight-line distance from DCA. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from DCA right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
New York (NYC)JetBlue Airways1 stop30 Oct€124
Houston (HOU)Southwest AirlinesDirect26 Sep€166
Chicago (CHI)First Nation Airways1 stop19 Sep€167
Boston (BOS)American Airlines1 stop9 Oct€168
Atlanta (ATL)JetBlue Airways1 stop8 Oct€169
San Juan (SJU)American Airlines1 stop5 Oct€188
Tampa (TPA)First Nation Airways1 stop30 Oct€188
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)First Nation Airways1 stop19 Sep€221
Los Angeles (LAX)First Nation Airways1 stop2 Oct€226
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways1 stop2 Sep€249
Las Vegas (LAS)First Nation Airways2 stops11 Oct€291
Lima (LIM)United Airlines1 stop12 Nov€304
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

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Nonstop destinations from DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has published nonstop service to 90 airports across 4 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from DCA.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
ChicagoORDUnited States982 km
New YorkJFKUnited States342 km
OrlandoMCOUnited States1,224 km
Los AngelesLAXUnited States3,710 km
TorontoYYZCanada578 km
BostonBOSUnited States641 km
Fort LauderdaleFLLUnited States1,450 km
TampaTPAUnited States1,311 km
AtlantaATLUnited States880 km
DetroitDTWUnited States651 km
New YorkLGAUnited States344 km
DenverDENUnited States2,369 km
NashvilleBNAUnited States902 km
Raleigh/DurhamRDUUnited States365 km
St LouisSTLUnited States1,154 km
OttawaYOWCanada728 km
MontréalYULCanada784 km
HoustonIAHUnited States1,941 km
Cincinnati / CovingtonCVGUnited States660 km
MemphisMEMUnited States1,223 km
MinneapolisMSPUnited States1,494 km
Kansas CityMCIUnited States1,524 km
MilwaukeeMKEUnited States1,018 km
OmahaOMAUnited States1,624 km

Airlines serving DCA

13 carriers publish nonstop service at DCA, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service26
United AirlinesUAFull Service20
American AirlinesAAFull Service18
JetBlue AirwaysB6Full Service10
Carrier F9F9—10
Alaska AirlinesASFull Service8
Air CanadaACFull Service8
Southwest AirlinesWNBudget4
Copa AirlinesCMFull Service2
Sun Country AirlinesSYBudget2
Air FranceAFFull Service1
KLMKLFull Service1
LATAM AirlinesLAFull Service1

At the airport

General guidance rather than DCA-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.