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Southwest Airlines Flights from Washington (DCA)

Southwest Airlines operates 18 direct destinations from Washington (DCA). Popular routes include Chicago (MDW), Dallas (DAL), Nashville (BNA), and 2 more. Flights operate daily with 322+ weekly departures.

Most frequent routes:

Chicago (MDW) (35/week)
Dallas (DAL) (35/week)
Nashville (BNA) (35/week)
Saint Louis (STL) (28/week)
Atlanta (ATL) (21/week)

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Destinations

322

Weekly Flights

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How Many Destinations Does Southwest Airlines Serve from Washington (DCA)?

Southwest Airlines serves 18 direct destinations from Washington (DCA), operating 322 weekly departures.

Route Intelligence Dashboard

Overall Connectivity Score

80

Excellent
Route Diversity

18

Direct Routes

Southwest Airlines serves 18 destinations from DCA

Weekly Frequency

322

Weekly Flights

Trend: Growing

Top 5 Most Frequent Routes - Details
RouteWeekly FlightsDurationDistanceReliability
DCAChicago (MDW) (MDW)
35/week
1h 55m - 2h 20m602 km
Very Stable
DCADallas (DAL) (DAL)
35/week
3h 00m - 3h 45m1,188 km
Very Stable
DCANashville (BNA) (BNA)
35/week
1h 50m - 2h 24m564 km
Very Stable
DCASaint Louis (STL) (STL)
28/week
2h 10m - 2h 48m721 km
Moderate
DCAAtlanta (ATL) (ATL)
21/week
1h 47m - 2h 19m549 km
Moderate

Direct Southwest Airlines Destinations from DCA

Washington (DCA)Chicago (MDW)
35 weekly
1h 55m - 2h 20m
602 km
Domestic
Duration

1h 55m - 2h 20m

Distance

602 km (374 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Popularity
Very Popular
Very Stable
Washington (DCA)Dallas (DAL)
35 weekly
3h 00m - 3h 45m
1188 km
Domestic
Duration

3h 00m - 3h 45m

Distance

1188 km (738 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Popularity
Very Popular
Very Stable
Washington (DCA)Nashville (BNA)
35 weekly
1h 50m - 2h 24m
564 km
Domestic
Duration

1h 50m - 2h 24m

Distance

564 km (350 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Popularity
Very Popular
Very Stable
Washington (DCA)Saint Louis (STL)
28 weekly
2h 10m - 2h 48m
721 km
Domestic
Duration

2h 10m - 2h 48m

Distance

721 km (448 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Very Popular
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Atlanta (ATL)
21 weekly
1h 47m - 2h 19m
549 km
Domestic
Duration

1h 47m - 2h 19m

Distance

549 km (341 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Popular
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Houston (HOU)
21 weekly
3h 10m - 3h 55m
Domestic
Duration

3h 10m - 3h 55m

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Popularity
Popular
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Kansas City (MCI)
21 weekly
2h 35m - 3h 20m
953 km
Domestic
Duration

2h 35m - 3h 20m

Distance

953 km (592 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Popular
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Orlando (MCO)
21 weekly
2h 13m - 2h 46m
765 km
Domestic
Duration

2h 13m - 2h 46m

Distance

765 km (475 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Popular
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Tampa (TPA)
21 weekly
2h 14m - 2h 50m
819 km
Domestic
Duration

2h 14m - 2h 50m

Distance

819 km (509 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Popularity
Moderate
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Kenner (MSY)
14 weekly
2h 35m - 3h 16m
974 km
Domestic
Duration

2h 35m - 3h 16m

Distance

974 km (605 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Moderate
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Milwaukee (MKE)
14 weekly
1h 58m - 2h 27m
636 km
Domestic
Duration

1h 58m - 2h 27m

Distance

636 km (395 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Moderate
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Providence (PVD)
14 weekly
1h 18m - 1h 43m
357 km
Domestic
Duration

1h 18m - 1h 43m

Distance

357 km (222 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Less Popular
Moderate
Washington (DCA)Austin (AUS)
7 weekly
3h 25m - 4h 00m
1320 km
Domestic
Duration

3h 25m - 4h 00m

Distance

1320 km (820 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Popularity
Less Popular
Seasonal
Washington (DCA)Columbus (CMH)
7 weekly
1h 19m - 1h 48m
323 km
Domestic
Duration

1h 19m - 1h 48m

Distance

323 km (201 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Less Popular
Seasonal
Washington (DCA)Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
7 weekly
2h 27m - 2h 57m
906 km
Domestic
Duration

2h 27m - 2h 57m

Distance

906 km (563 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Less Popular
Seasonal
Washington (DCA)Las Vegas (LAS)
7 weekly
5h 00m - 5h 44m
2095 km
Domestic
Duration

5h 00m - 5h 44m

Distance

2095 km (1302 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Popularity
Less Popular
Seasonal
Washington (DCA)Oklahoma City (OKC)
7 weekly
3h 00m - 3h 42m
1161 km
Domestic
Duration

3h 00m - 3h 42m

Distance

1161 km (721 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Less Popular
Seasonal
Washington (DCA)Omaha (OMA)
7 weekly
2h 45m - 3h 21m
1014 km
Domestic
Duration

2h 45m - 3h 21m

Distance

1014 km (630 miles)

Aircraft Type

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

Popularity
Less Popular
Seasonal

All Southwest Airlines Routes from DCA

DestinationWeekly FlightsDurationDistanceAircraftStatus

Chicago (MDW)

35

1h 55m - 2h 20m

602 km

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
Domestic
Very Stable

Dallas (DAL)

35

3h 00m - 3h 45m

1188 km

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
Domestic
Very Stable

Nashville (BNA)

35

1h 50m - 2h 24m

564 km

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
Domestic
Very Stable

Saint Louis (STL)

28

2h 10m - 2h 48m

721 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Moderate

Atlanta (ATL)

21

1h 47m - 2h 19m

549 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Moderate

Houston (HOU)

21

3h 10m - 3h 55m

-

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
Domestic
Moderate

Kansas City (MCI)

21

2h 35m - 3h 20m

953 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Moderate

Orlando (MCO)

21

2h 13m - 2h 46m

765 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Moderate

Tampa (TPA)

21

2h 14m - 2h 50m

819 km

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
Domestic
Moderate

Kenner (MSY)

14

2h 35m - 3h 16m

974 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Moderate

Milwaukee (MKE)

14

1h 58m - 2h 27m

636 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Moderate

Providence (PVD)

14

1h 18m - 1h 43m

357 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Moderate

Austin (AUS)

7

3h 25m - 4h 00m

1320 km

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
Domestic
Seasonal

Columbus (CMH)

7

1h 19m - 1h 48m

323 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Seasonal

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

7

2h 27m - 2h 57m

906 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Seasonal

Las Vegas (LAS)

7

5h 00m - 5h 44m

2095 km

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
Domestic
Seasonal

Oklahoma City (OKC)

7

3h 00m - 3h 42m

1161 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Seasonal

Omaha (OMA)

7

2h 45m - 3h 21m

1014 km

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
Domestic
Seasonal

Domestic vs International Routes

18

Domestic Routes

0

International Routes

Aircraft Types Used

Southwest Airlines uses the following aircraft types on routes from Washington (DCA):

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
46

Departures

Southwest Airlines flights from Washington (DCA)
46

Arrivals

Southwest Airlines flights to Washington (DCA)
18

Destinations

Served from here
18

Origins

Cities with flights to

Most Popular Routes

Washington (DCA)Atlanta (ATL)
Domestic

Atlanta (ATL)

3 flights3 flights

Southwest Airlines Flight Schedule - Departures from Washington (DCA)

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Southwest Airlines Flight Schedule - Arrivals to Washington (DCA)

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Southwest Airlines Terminal Information at Washington (DCA)

All Southwest Airlines flights operate from Terminal 1 at Washington (DCA) airport.

Terminal Phone: 800-435-9792

Southwest Airlines Departures from Washington (DCA)

FlightAirlineDestinationDepartureArrivalAircraft

WN287

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL)

06:10

08:10:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN1643

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL)

11:35

13:35:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN347

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL)

14:45

16:40:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN794

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Austin (AUS)

17:30

20:25:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN1349

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

06:00

07:05:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN752

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

10:40

11:40:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN4556

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

13:05

14:05:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN2480

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

15:45

16:50:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN2362

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

19:30

20:30:00

Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

WN2048

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Columbus (CMH)

13:45

15:15:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN210

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

06:10

08:35:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN208

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

10:45

13:10:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN901

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

12:45

15:10:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN2267

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

17:40

20:10:00

Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

WN4312

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

20:10

22:50:00

Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

WN2412

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

18:30

21:15:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN1912

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Houston (HOU)

06:55

09:35:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN2366

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Houston (HOU)

13:20

15:55:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN1514

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Houston (HOU)

19:35

22:05:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN2369

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Las Vegas (LAS)

16:35

18:50:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

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Southwest Airlines Arrivals to Washington (DCA)

FlightAirlineOriginDepartureArrivalAircraft

WN353

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL)

08:20

10:10:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN4589

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL)

12:15

14:00:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN1538

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL)

16:20

18:05:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN546

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Austin (AUS)

12:55

17:00:00

Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

WN2144

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

07:15

10:00:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN1048

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

10:15

13:00:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN3346

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

11:55

14:40:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN468

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

16:10

18:55:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN2554

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Nashville (BNA)

21:15

23:55:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN2001

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Columbus (CMH)

18:15

19:30:00

Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

WN2249

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

07:25

11:10:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN191

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

10:45

14:30:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN126

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

14:20

18:00:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN1435

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

16:55

20:45:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN2036

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Dallas (DAL)

20:15

23:55:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN2388

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

20:05

22:40:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN686

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Houston (HOU)

07:10

11:00:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN23

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Houston (HOU)

12:20

16:15:00

Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1

WN2821

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Houston (HOU)

19:05

22:55:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

WN674

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Las Vegas (LAS)

09:20

16:45:00

Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

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Weather & Climate at Washington (DCA)

14.6°C

Avg Temperature

96mm

Avg Rainfall

10.3km/h

Avg Wind Speed

68%

Avg Humidity

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Best Time to Book Flights to Washington (DCA)

Best Booking Window

Book 2-3 months in advance for best prices

Booking Tip

Avoid booking during extreme weather months for better deals

Peak Travel Months

2025-07
2025-12

Expect higher prices and more crowds during these months. Book early to secure better rates.

Recommended Months

2025-08

These months offer the best balance of weather, prices, and availability.

Monthly Booking Recommendations

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Best Months to Fly Southwest Airlines to Washington (DCA)

Best Months

2025-08

Optimal conditions for travel with favorable weather, prices, and availability.

Shoulder Season

2025-01
2025-02
2025-03
2025-04
2025-05
2025-06
2025-09
2025-10
2025-11

Transition periods with moderate conditions. Good balance of price and experience.

Challenging Months

2025-07
2025-12

These months may have less favorable conditions. Plan accordingly and book early.

Seasonal Insight

Best travel months: 2025-08

Seasonal Travel Calendar

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Shoulder - Good Value
Challenging
Extreme - Use Caution

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Southwest Airlines flights depart from Washington (DCA) daily?

Southwest Airlines operates 46 departures from Washington (DCA) daily.

How many Southwest Airlines flights arrive at Washington (DCA) daily?

Southwest Airlines operates 46 arrivals at Washington (DCA) daily.

How many destinations does Southwest Airlines serve from Washington (DCA)?

Southwest Airlines serves 18 destinations from Washington (DCA): Atlanta (ATL), Austin (AUS), Chicago (MDW), Columbus (CMH), Dallas (DAL), and 13 more.

How many origins does Southwest Airlines receive flights from to Washington (DCA)?

Southwest Airlines receives flights from 18 origins to Washington (DCA): Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Providence (PVD), Oklahoma City (OKC), Austin (AUS), Tampa (TPA), and 13 more.

What aircraft types does Southwest Airlines use at Washington (DCA)?

Southwest Airlines uses Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1, Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger, Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 at Washington (DCA).

What is the Southwest Airlines terminal phone number at Washington (DCA)?

The Southwest Airlines terminal phone number at Washington (DCA) is 800-435-9792 (Terminal 1).

What are the earliest and latest Southwest Airlines departure times from Washington (DCA)?

The earliest Southwest Airlines flight departs at 06:00 and the latest departs at 21:45.

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Southwest Airlines Address

2702 Love Field Dr
Dallas, TX 75235, US

Customer Service Phone

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Official Website

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