3 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix to Washington, D.C..
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| United Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 2 hours ahead of Phoenix in January and 3 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. 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, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
About 1,978 miles (3,183 km), measured between the city centres.
Washington, D.C. is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix in January and 3 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
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.