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Today’s best flight deals from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

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November 10 - November 17

Cheapest

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$184

$90

Round trip

October 14 - October 17

Earliest

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$222

$91

Round trip

October 20 - October 29

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$160

$92

Round trip

October 20 - November 2

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$151

$92

Round trip

October 20 - October 21

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$170

$92

Round trip

October 20 - October 24

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$170

$92

Round trip

November 11 - November 18

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$184

$92

Round trip

November 10 - November 18

Best

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$182

$92

Round trip

November 17 - November 18

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$189

$92

Round trip

October 20 - October 28

DFW - Washington, D.C.

$161

$92

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

Fares for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. typically range from $134–$496, with a median of $253. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 24% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a favorable deal can take some searching. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering cheap flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C., you'll find that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $106. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $148. Another relatively inexpensive option is July, where the median fare is $162.

A typical journey from Dallas to Washington, D.C. takes about 10h 10m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries on this route connect at least once. If you are planning to fly this route, be prepared for a journey that often includes layovers.

The distance between Dallas and Washington, D.C. is approximately 1915 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it's too far for a short hop but not a full long-distance international journey. This distance often results in flights that include at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $149 - $418

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. is $149 to $418. The current lowest deal is $90 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 17.

now $90

Low $149

High $418

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to WAS is November, with a median price of $106. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1021. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $106

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,021

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Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

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Last-minute flights going from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

Dallas (DAL) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$716

$259

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

Dallas (DAL) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$667

$324

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

Dallas (DFW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$341

$166

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

Dallas (DAL) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$507

$268

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

Dallas (DFW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$392

$177

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

Dallas (DFW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$184

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Jun 30 - Jul 4

$716 → $259

64%

4 nights

Jul 11 - Jul 15

$661 → $222

66%

4 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 14

$661 → $228

66%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$771 → $352

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

Dallas - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dallas to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level, with a median price of $253.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $106

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $106.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 10h 10m with connections

Flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. typically take 10h 10m, with most deals including connections.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier and American offer direct flights

Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer direct flights on this route, with deals appearing frequently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has recent direct deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. for $90.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, about once per day.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a good option for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~30 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is an alternative for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~10 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Fly into Baltimore–Washington International for a potentially cheaper arrival option for Washington, D.C.

📍 ~45 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National for convenient access to Washington, D.C. city center.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Consider Washington Dulles International for another arrival choice when flying to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive domestic and global connectivity, often serving trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Richmond International (RIC)

As Virginia's largest airport outside the D.C. metro, it offers a strong domestic network and easier navigation.

📍 ~150 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Harrisburg International (MDT)

This airport is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland with reliable service.

📍 ~170 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and good flight availability to major East Coast hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$172

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

This airport provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal experience.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$320

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. for the best prices is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for flights was around $317. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $812. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $343 across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $134 or less. The median price for this route was $253. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were at or below $134, indicating a favorable deal. Prices around $496 or higher represent the more expensive end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, November has shown the cheapest flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $106. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $148. While July's median price of $162 makes it one of the cheaper months, it also represents the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days when compared to the annual median of $253.

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