American Airlines Flight AA5243 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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American Airlines Flight 5243 Route Deals From $90

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $137 and $90 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$137 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $137 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$158 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $158 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$167 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $167 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$173 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $173 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$177 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $177 found 6 hours ago
Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 28
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$182 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jul 28, priced at $182 found 2 days ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$192 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $192 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$194 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $194 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$197 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $197 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 21
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$198 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 17 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jul 21, priced at $198 found 6 days ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number AA5243 take?
AA5243 is used on multiple routes, but the most common is between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP). If you manage to score a direct flight, you'll touch down in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Multi-stop flights can also travel under the same number, as can services on other routes.
How often is AA5243 on time?
American Airlines flight number AA5243 has multiple routes, but the most quickly booked is from National Airport to Panama City, FL Airport (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) and runs on schedule 78% of the time. If there is a delay, you're likely to wait roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes. This service has a 0.75-star rating.
What terminal does AA5243 fly out of?
AA5243 flights out of DCA usually leave from Terminal C. This flight number runs on a number of different routes, but the most frequented one is DCA to Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP).
What kind of plane is on flight number AA5243?
AA5243 is a flight number that's used on multiple routes. If you've booked a seat on the most frequent route, National Airport to Panama City, FL Airport (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.), you're likely to be on the Bombardier CRJ700.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
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