Flying from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Explore the options for leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the city's main airports.
3 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight.
Dallas is one hour behind Washington DC. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), with 67 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from DCA to DFW is the 5am American Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 7:45pm with American Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to DFW. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) can be booked from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with American Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from DCA.
The top choice among passengers flying between DCA and DFW is American Airlines.
With 79.29% of its services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
DCA is around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Prefer to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) plane tickets can be booked from here.
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from Washington DC to DFW setting off from IAD include:
United Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from IAD to DFW.
Flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with United Airlines compared to other carriers.
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Begin your trip at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and go straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport out of here.
Choose your preferred airline and prepare to jet away to your destination. These carriers offer direct Washington DC to DFW plane tickets from BWI:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines from BWI to DFW.
Among carriers operating on this route, Spirit Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
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The street address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is around 20 miles from the centre of Dallas. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
21 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. A return flight starts at 47 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to DFW. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Visit Dallas in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to DFW plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Dallas
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There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are popular attractions which should feature on any good Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dallas. Around 306 kms (190 miles) away to the south, well-known attractions include Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, consider Shreveport, roughly 306 kms (190 miles) east of Dallas. Adventure Fun Park, Elvis Presley Statue and Lincoln Park are highlights.
