United States · 521 miles (839 km)

Chattanooga (CHA) to Washington (DCA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Chattanooga (CHA) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 521 miles (839 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Atlanta and Detroit and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from CHA to DCA

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CHA to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CHA to DCA with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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CHA to DCA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CHA to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Chattanooga (CHA) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Chattanooga from Washington by plane?

Chattanooga (CHA) and Washington (DCA) are 521 miles (839 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CHA to DCA award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does CHA to DCA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CHA to DCA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chattanooga and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), New York (EWR) and New York (LGA). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.