Washington (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,973 miles (3,176 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 62 ways to fly it with one stop, through Louisville, Cincinnati and Wichita and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to PHX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book DCA to PHX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DCA to PHX with one stop
62 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Wichita (ICT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Lexington (LEX)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)Southwest Airlines and American Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Little Rock (LIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines the whole way
DCA to PHX: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to PHX?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX).
How far is Washington from Phoenix by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Phoenix (PHX) are 1,973 miles (3,176 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to PHX 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 DCA to PHX cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to PHX with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Washington and Phoenix?
The most direct connections are through Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati (CVG), Wichita (ICT), Saint Louis (STL) and Lexington (LEX). On 55 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Cincinnati.
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.