United States · 445 miles (716 km)

Charleston (CHS) to Washington (DCA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Charleston (CHS) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 445 miles (716 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 31 ways to fly it with one stop, through Norfolk, Charlotte and Philadelphia and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from CHS to DCA

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CHS to DCA with points

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

CHS to DCA with one stop

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

  • Via Norfolk (ORF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Akron (CAK)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
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  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Westchester County (HPN)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Rochester (ROC)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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See all 31 in Routes

CHS to DCA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CHS to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Charleston (CHS) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Charleston from Washington by plane?

Charleston (CHS) and Washington (DCA) are 445 miles (716 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CHS 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 CHS 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 CHS to DCA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Charleston and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Norfolk (ORF), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Atlanta (ATL). On 13 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.