Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington (DCA) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 928 miles (1,494 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Milwaukee and Cleveland and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MSP to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MSP to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MSP to DCA with one stop
51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Madison (MSN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Traverse City (TVC)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cedar Rapids (CID)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Buffalo (BUF)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
MSP to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSP to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Minneapolis from Washington by plane?
Minneapolis (MSP) and Washington (DCA) are 928 miles (1,494 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MSP to DCA award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MSP 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 MSP to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Minneapolis and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Milwaukee (MKE), Cleveland (CLE), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Detroit (DTW). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.
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.