Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Dallas is one hour behind Washington DC and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from 178 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your IAD to DFW flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Dallas (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for IAD to DFW flights, with 82.61% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and DFW:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Currently, Rs14,077 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs32,531. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from IAD to DFW by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from IAD to DFW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
If you're landing on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DFW:
Grab a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car and explore Dallas and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Europcar and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
DFW is located at International Pkwy.
From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 3 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dallas in February.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for August if you want to explore Dallas during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAD to DFW around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Dallas, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 370 kilometres south to Houston to tick off its leading attractions. From The Houston Museum of Natural Science to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
San Antonio is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No journey is complete without dropping by The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.