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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a major gateway to other towns in Washington, D.C., which you can explore once you land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). For example, destinations such as Dickerson, Marshall, Round Hill, Purcellville, Baltimore, and Fredrick are within an hour’s drive from the DCA.

Connecting routes between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) can vary based on airline offerings, passenger demand, and scheduling. However, common layovers include Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), and Los Angeles (LAX). As the popularity of specific routes can change over time, it's advisable to check with airlines before traveling.

Business and first-class passengers usually have access to dedicated check-in counters or expedited check-in lines, allowing for a smoother and quicker check-in when flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Washington, D.C. (DCA). Seats in these cabins may recline fully or partially, often featuring additional legroom and adjustable headrests. Some airlines offer enclosed suites with privacy partitions.

American Airlines offers various family services, including priority boarding for families with children under two years old and assistance with strollers and car seats. They also have family-friendly entertainment options and provide children's meals on select flights. At the same time, United Airlines offer in-flight entertainment with a selection of movies, TV shows, and games suitable for children.

Among airlines operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) 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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $264 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $495 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 Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

One-stop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $417 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $543, a difference of $126. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:47 am and lands at 5:08 am
• Latest: departs at 11:46 pm and lands at 4:07 am.

The flight takes about 4h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $451. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 4h 21m, covering 1,972 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 $314 to $2,609. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is the only airline operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 6h 20m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 26m via Kansas City (MCI).

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Mountain 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from $344 to $575, with an average of $451 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue