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Outbound

2 hours 40 minutes

Return

2 hours 50 minutes

Daily Flights

8+

Airlines

4

Timezone note

Washington DC is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern vs Central Time).

About this route

Minneapolis to Washington flights

Minneapolis to Washington DC is a key business and government corridor. Delta leads with frequent service to Reagan National (DCA), while United connects through Dulles (IAD). DCA is far more convenient for downtown DC — it's accessible by Metro and 15 minutes from the Capitol.

IAD is the better option for connecting to international flights but sits 26 miles from downtown. The 1-hour timezone shift means morning MSP departures arrive in DC by early afternoon Eastern, allowing a full afternoon of meetings.

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DeltaAmerican AirlinesUnitedSun Country

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FAQ

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How long is the MSP to DC flight?

About 2 hours 40 minutes eastbound and 2 hours 50 minutes westbound.

Which DC airport is better?

Reagan National (DCA) is far more convenient for downtown DC. Dulles (IAD) is better for international connections.

Which airlines fly this route?

Delta, American, United, and Sun Country all serve MSP to Washington.

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