Direct flights from Washington (DCA) to Huntsville (HSV): 13 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 35% of the last 26 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 21 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 26 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 985 km, an estimated 1 hour 46 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Huntsville. Updated 19 October 2026 at 10:18 UTC.
Today, DCA → HSV
Mon 19 Oct · local times
SchedFlightDCA departureHSV arrival
08:35AA3997AmericanEst. 08:35Departure not confirmed by the board·
Checked DCA board 06:18
DCAWashingtonsmooth · +4
HSVHuntsvilletracking
985 km · ~1h 46m est.
dep bank 08:35–20:0513x weekly
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 13x weekly · nonstop
35% on time
of the last 26 operated DCA → HSV flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Washington to Huntsville route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DCA to HSV flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at DCA is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on DCA–HSV?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:35 and evening departures around 20:05 from DCA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the HSV delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from DCA to HSV?
Great-circle distance is 985 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 100–114 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does DCA–HSV fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 26 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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