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Flights AA5391 06:10 daily · AA5183 10:36 daily · AA4492 varies Sa Su · AA5111 11:06 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
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Direct flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington (DCA): 16 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 89% of the last 9 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 15 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 9 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,495 km, an estimated 2 hours 25 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Minneapolis and Washington. Updated 8 September 2026 at 15:18 UTC.
MSP
Minneapolis
busy · +17
DCA
Washington
smooth · +0
1,495 km · ~2h 25m est.
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 16x weekly · nonstop
89% on time
of the last 9 operated MSP → DCA flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −15 min. 0 of 9 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival−15 minacross the last 9 operated legs
Flight time~2h 25mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures16x3 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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American AirlinesDelta Air LinesSouthwest Airlines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at DCA: 42% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +14 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Minneapolis to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop MSP to DCA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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MSP to DCA questions
Is MSP–DCA running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at MSP is the weaker end, route health score 91/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on MSP–DCA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:10 and evening departures around 17:33 from MSP. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DCA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from MSP to DCA?
Great-circle distance is 1,495 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 136–158 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does MSP–DCA fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 99 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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