United States · 297 miles (478 km)

Rochester (ROC) to Washington (DCA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Rochester (ROC) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 297 miles (478 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Philadelphia, New York and New York and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ROC to DCA

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book ROC to DCA with points

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

ROC to DCA with one stop

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

  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
  • 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
    Delta Air Lines 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
    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
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ROC to DCA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ROC to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Rochester (ROC) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Rochester from Washington by plane?

Rochester (ROC) and Washington (DCA) are 297 miles (478 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

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

Where can I connect between Rochester and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Philadelphia (PHL), New York (EWR), New York (LGA), New York (JFK) and Detroit (DTW). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Philadelphia.

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.