United States · 331 miles (532 km)

Washington (DCA) to Charlotte (CLT) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Charlotte (CLT) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Charlotte (CLT): American Airlines. The two airports are 331 miles (532 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 56 ways to fly it with one stop, through Greensboro/High Point, Raleigh/Durham and Norfolk and more.

How many miles DCA to CLT costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to CLT

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DCA to CLT with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DCA to CLT with one stop

56 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charleston (CRW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Asheville (AVL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbia (CAE)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Wilmington (ILM)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Augusta (AGS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines the whole way
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DCA to CLT: common questions

How many miles does DCA to CLT cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to CLT?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Charlotte (CLT).

How far is Washington from Charlotte by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Charlotte (CLT) are 331 miles (532 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA to CLT award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Washington and Charlotte?

The most direct connections are through Greensboro/High Point (GSO), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Norfolk (ORF), Charleston (CRW) and Greenville (GSP). On 55 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Greensboro/High Point.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.