Direct flights from Austin to Washington
5 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from AUS to DCA.
Flight time: about 2h49m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Austin local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA281 | 12:37p | 2h49m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA281 | 12:54p | 3h33m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA281 | 12:58p | 2h48m | Wed–Thu |
| Southwest SWA281 | 4:24p | 2h38m | Sat |
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Nonstop from Austin (AUS) to Washington (DCA)
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has 5 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of AUS and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Austin to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Austin (AUS) to Washington (DCA) takes about 2h49m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Washington?
Driving from Austin to Washington takes about 22h 25m behind the wheel — roughly 1,523 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h49m.