United States · 928 miles (1,494 km)

Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington (DCA) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington (DCA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 928 miles (1,494 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Milwaukee and Cleveland and more.

How many miles MSP to DCA 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
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$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 MSP to DCA

Book MSP to DCA with points

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

MSP to DCA with one stop

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

  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and American Airlines
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Madison (MSN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Traverse City (TVC)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, then American Airlines
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Cedar Rapids (CID)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Buffalo (BUF)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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See all 51 in Routes

MSP to DCA: common questions

How many miles does MSP to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (11,000). 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 MSP to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Minneapolis from Washington by plane?

Minneapolis (MSP) and Washington (DCA) are 928 miles (1,494 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MSP to DCA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Minneapolis and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Milwaukee (MKE), Cleveland (CLE), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Detroit (DTW). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

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.