Phoenix (PHX) to Washington (DCA) flights

An economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to Washington (DCA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,973 miles (3,176 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 62 ways to fly it with one stop, through Louisville, Wichita and Cincinnati and more.
How many miles PHX 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PHX to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book PHX to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PHX to DCA with one stop
62 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Wichita (ICT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines and American Airlines the whole way





- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Little Rock (LIT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines the whole way




PHX to DCA: common questions
How many miles does PHX 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: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). 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 PHX to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Phoenix from Washington by plane?
Phoenix (PHX) and Washington (DCA) are 1,973 miles (3,176 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHX to DCA 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 Phoenix and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Louisville (SDF), Wichita (ICT), Cincinnati (CVG), Saint Louis (STL) and Lexington (LEX). On 55 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Wichita.
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.








