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Among airlines operating Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Memphis and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta

Flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $169 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $446 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

One-stop flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $404 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $544, a difference of $140. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:57 am and lands at 8:15 am
• Latest: departs at 6:53 pm and lands at 9:11 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $435. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 2h 18m, covering 760 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $228 to $1,768. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $207, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 20m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 31m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 1 hour ahead of Memphis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from $362 to $523, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Memphis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.