United States · 331 miles (532 km)

Charlotte (CLT) to Washington (DCA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 331 miles (532 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 56 ways to fly it with one stop, through Greensboro/High Point, Raleigh/Durham and Norfolk and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from CLT to DCA

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CLT to DCA with points

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

CLT to DCA with one stop

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

  • Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charleston (CRW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Asheville (AVL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbia (CAE)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Wilmington (ILM)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Augusta (AGS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines the whole way
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See all 56 in Routes

CLT to DCA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Charlotte from Washington by plane?

Charlotte (CLT) and Washington (DCA) are 331 miles (532 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

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

Where can I connect between Charlotte and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Greensboro/High Point (GSO), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Norfolk (ORF), Charleston (CRW) and Greenville (GSP). On 55 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Greensboro/High Point.

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.