5 airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Washington, D.C..
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
| Sun Country AirlinesSeasonal | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
| United Airlines | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| Sun Country AirlinesSeasonal | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
26 miles (42 km) from the city centre. 29 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Metro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Center | about 53m | standard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge |
31 miles (50 km) from the city centre. 27.1 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route |
|---|---|
| Train | MARC Penn Line or Amtrak from BWI Rail Station (free shuttle bus from terminal) to Washington Union Station |
5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 26.3 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | Metro Blue and Yellow lines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, linked to Terminal 2 by pedestrian walkways | Metro fares $2.25-$6.75 at weekday peak by distance |
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Washington, D.C. uses the US dollar (USD).
Read the Washington, D.C. guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
Nonstop flights leave from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
About 931 miles (1,499 km), measured between the city centres.
Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Metro Blue and Yellow lines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, linked to Terminal 2 by pedestrian walkways, Metro fares $2.25-$6.75 at weekday peak by distance.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.