Washington (DCA) to Charlotte (CLT) flights

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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to CLT
- 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.
- 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
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


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Charleston (CRW)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Asheville (AVL)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Columbia (CAE)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Wilmington (ILM)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Augusta (AGS)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines the whole way


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.







