Direct Flights from Washington to Greensboro
Nonstop service from DCA to GSO on American. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
American
Nonstop flights
~2/day
Distance
248 mi
Days operated
Daily (all week)
About Greensboro
Greensboro is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. Its population was 299,035 in the 2020 census and estimated at 307,381 in 2024, making it the third-most populous city in North Carolina and the 67th-most populous city in the U.S. The Greensboro–High Point metropolitan area has an estimated 801,000 residents. It is the most populous city in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, home to about 1.7 million residents.
Top things to do in Greensboro
- The North Carolina Zoo, formerly the North Carolina Zoological Park, is a zoo in Asheboro, North Carolina, housing 1,700 animals of more than 250 species, primarily representing Africa and North America.
- The Reynolda House Museum of American Art is an art museum located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Built in 1917 by Katharine Smith Reynolds and her husband R. J. Reynolds, founder of the R. J.
- Hanging Rock State Park is a 9,011-acre (3,647 ha) North Carolina state park in Stokes County, North Carolina in the United States.
- Old Salem is a historic district of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, which was originally settled by the Moravian community in 1766.
- Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, at 2332 New Garden Road in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, commemorates the Battle of Guilford Court House, fought on March 15, 1781.
- Haw River State Park is a 1,485-acre (601 ha) North Carolina state park in Guilford and Rockingham counties, North Carolina in the United States.
- The Greensboro Science Center is a science museum and zoological park established in 1957 and located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
- Reynolda Gardens are located in Reynolda Village, adjacent to the Reynolda campus of Wake Forest University and the Reynolda House, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The gardens are open daily with free admission.
- The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is a multimedia contemporary art gallery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- Hanes Park is a public park located in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. It is centrally located in the city, bordered on three sides by the historic West End Neighborhood.
- The International Civil Rights Center & Museum (ICRCM) is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
- The Greensboro History Museum, consisting of the former First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro and Smith Memorial Building, is a historic museum building located at 130 Summit Ave.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Greensboro
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Greensboro is March–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 62–81°F.
- How long to stay
- Greensboro rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from North Carolina Zoo, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, and Hanging Rock State Park and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Greensboro?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Greensboro (GSO) on American.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Greensboro?
- American flies nonstop between Washington (DCA) and Greensboro (GSO).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Washington to Greensboro?
- There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from Washington to Greensboro.
- How far is Greensboro from Washington?
- Greensboro is about 248 miles from Washington by air.
- What is there to do in Greensboro?
- Popular things to do include North Carolina Zoo, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Hanging Rock State Park, Old Salem, and more.
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