Flying from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Explore your options for taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the city's main airports.
3 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flight.
The timezone in Dallas is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Washington DC. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas.
The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), with 64 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DCA to DFW is the 5am American Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 7:45pm with American Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Washington DC to DFW.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Fly without interruptions from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are available from here.
American Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport jetting out of DCA.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines from DCA to DFW.
The top on-time carrier on this route is American Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.51% of the time.
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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71% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reach their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider starting your trip from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) plane ticket with departures from here.
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Washington DC to DFW departing from IAD. Take off with any of these carriers and fly straight to your final stop:
United attracts the most bookings on the IAD to DFW route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, United has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to DFW flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
Select your airline and then buckle up for takeoff. These carriers offer direct Washington DC to DFW plane tickets from BWI:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between BWI and DFW is American Airlines.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Spirit Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 79.76% of the time.
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down when they should. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flight.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Getting from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, central Dallas is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Rs17,536 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Return flights start from Rs35,076. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time 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 it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Dallas. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Washington DC to DFW plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dallas
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dallas:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Dallas when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Meyerson Symphony Centre followed by Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Dallas is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres south of Dallas, a trip to Austin will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge.
Shreveport is another standout destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres east of Dallas. No journey is complete without seeing Adventure Fun Park, Elvis Presley Statue and Stage of the Stars Music Museum.
