Is a 45 min layover in Washington long enough?
Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at DCA (Washington).
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)?
Comfortable for same-terminal transfers and adequate for a brisk inter-terminal walk.
What is the minimum connection time at DCA?
Minimum connection times at Ronald Reagan Washington National: Domestic-to-Domestic is 35 minutes, International-to-International is 45 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 45 minutes connection at DCA on an international flight?
45 minutes clears the 45-minute international minimum connection time at Ronald Reagan Washington National, but you should still head directly to your gate. Terminal 1 (mostly regional and smaller carriers) and Terminal 2 (the American Airlines hub concourses, formerly B/C) are linked by an outdoor/parking-garage walkway that takes about 10-15 minutes on foot, or a free shuttle bus that runs every few minutes and adds waiting time. There is no security re-screening between terminals since both sit landside of their own checkpoints, but you must clear whichever terminal's checkpoint you arrive at if you're coming from outside the secure area.
What happens if I miss my connection at DCA?
If you miss a connection, American Airlines passengers should head to a Terminal 2 customer service desk or use the app to rebook, since AA controls most gates and rebooking options there; other airlines have limited standby capacity given DCA's smaller schedule, so expect possible waits for the next available flight.