Airport guide
Flying into Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Every venue below has DCA as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a large airport 3 miles from downtown Washington in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 88 venues with 3,393 upcoming events (as of Oct 18, 2026); the closest is Birchmere Music Hall at 1.6 miles. It is one of the 3 airports the WAS search covers.
Venues nearest DCA
| Venue | City | From DCA | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria | 1.6 mi (2.6 km) | 81 | IAD, 22 mi | Hotels |
| Audi Field | Washington | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) | 8 | IAD, 24 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Union Stage - DC | Washington | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 69 | IAD, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Pearl Street Warehouse | Washington | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 30 | IAD, 24 mi | Hotels |
| The Anthem - D.C. | Washington | 2.1 mi (3.3 km) | 35 | IAD, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Nationals Park | Washington | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 85 | IAD, 25 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| CareFirst Arena | Washington | 2.4 mi (3.9 km) | 29 | IAD, 26 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse | Arlington | 2.7 mi (4.4 km) | 64 | IAD, 21 mi | Hotels |
| Capital Turnaround | Washington | 2.9 mi (4.6 km) | 4 | IAD, 25 mi | Hotels |
| The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington | Arlington | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 211 | IAD, 21 mi | Hotels |
| The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington | Arlington | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 193 | IAD, 21 mi | Hotels |
| DAR Constitution Hall | Washington | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 22 | IAD, 23 mi | Hotels |
| National Theatre - DC | Washington | 3 mi (4.9 km) | 215 | IAD, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Michael R. Klein Theatre | Washington | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 93 | IAD, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Warner Theatre - DC | Washington | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 92 | IAD, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Ford's Theatre | Washington | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 56 | IAD, 23 mi | Hotels |
| The Miracle Theatre - DC | Washington | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 18 | IAD, 25 mi | Hotels |
| Charles E. Smith Center | Washington | 3.2 mi (5.1 km) | 35 | IAD, 22 mi | Hotels |
| The Hamilton | Washington | 3.2 mi (5.1 km) | 10 | IAD, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Saint Mark's Capitol Hill | Washington | 3.2 mi (5.1 km) | 1 | IAD, 25 mi | Hotels |
| Sidney Harman Hall | Washington | 3.2 mi (5.2 km) | 91 | IAD, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Lisner Auditorium | Washington | 3.2 mi (5.2 km) | 16 | IAD, 22 mi | Hotels |
| Capital One Arena | Washington | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | 120 | IAD, 24 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | Washington | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | 3 | IAD, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Maryland International Raceway | Mechanicsville | 33 mi (53.0 km) | 6 | IAD, 50 mi | Hotels |
And 63 more venues in Washington, Bethesda, Olney, Tysons Corner, Silver Spring and North Bethesda.
Event weekends near DCA
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues DCA is the first airport for, counted Oct 18, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23–25 | 122 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 109 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 117 | The Comedy Loft of DC | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 114 | The Comedy Loft of DC | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 109 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 81 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 96 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 108 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 102 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 43 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 46 | Sage Theatre - DC | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 57 | The Comedy Loft of DC | Search this weekend |
Next events near DCA
Exhibition: Maryland Lady Terrapins Basketball vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
Xfinity Center - College Park, College Park, Maryland
From about $4.00View Ticketsivri
The Atlantis, Washington, District Of Columbia
From about $68.00View TicketsAllyn Johnson
Blues Alley, Washington, District Of Columbia
Dice
Union Stage - DC, Washington, District Of Columbia
Allyn Johnson
Blues Alley, Washington, District Of Columbia
Maris - Artist
The Atlantis, Washington, District Of Columbia
From about $9.00View TicketsWaylon Wyatt
9:30 Club, Washington, District Of Columbia
From about $53.00View TicketsBenjie Porecki
Blues Alley, Washington, District Of Columbia
From about $105.00View TicketsWashington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings
Capital One Arena, Washington, District Of Columbia
From about $34.00View TicketsFive For Fighting
Birchmere Music Hall, Alexandria, Virginia
From about $54.00View Tickets
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When events near DCA happen
- 63% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 1,335 of 1,781 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities DCA serves
| City | Events | From DCA | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2,200 | 3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| Arlington | 472 | 3.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Bethesda | 130 | 10 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Olney | 111 | 20 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Alexandria | 81 | 3.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Tysons Corner | 72 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Silver Spring | 66 | 10 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| North Bethesda | 64 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| College Park | 60 | 10 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Rockville | 39 | 17 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Oxon Hill | 27 | 4.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near DCA
| Airport | Type | From DCA |
|---|---|---|
| IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | Large airport | 23 mi |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Large airport | 30 mi |
IAD is the second option for 69 of these venues.
Home teams near DCA
- Washington Commanders play at Northwest Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Washington Nationals play at Nationals Park (MLB ballpark airports).
- Washington Wizards play at Capital One Arena (NBA arena airports).
- Washington Capitals play at Capital One Arena (NHL arena airports).
- D.C. United play at Audi Field (MLS stadium airports).
- Washington Mystics play at CareFirst Arena (WNBA arena airports).
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Frequently asked questions
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How many events are near DCA in the next 12 weeks?
We list 1,104 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues DCA is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 23, with 122. Counted as of Oct 18, 2026.
Which other airports are near DCA?
Within 50 miles of DCA we also list Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 23 miles away and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), 30 miles away.
Which teams play home games near DCA?
Washington Commanders (Northwest Stadium), Washington Nationals (Nationals Park), Washington Wizards (Capital One Arena), Washington Capitals (Capital One Arena), D.C. United (Audi Field) and Washington Mystics (CareFirst Arena) play their home games at venues DCA is the first airport for.
How far is DCA from National Theatre - DC?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 3 miles from National Theatre - DC in a straight line.
Which venues are closest to DCA?
Of the venues DCA is the first airport we list for, the closest are Birchmere Music Hall (1.6 miles), Audi Field (1.8 miles) and Union Stage - DC (2 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is DCA from downtown Washington?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 3 miles (4.8 km) from downtown Washington in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
