Can I fly direct from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are available, making up approximately 24.6% of all flight options observed in the trailing 90 days. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This means that while direct options exist, a notable portion of flights will involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

The typical direct flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C. has a median duration of 3 hours and 11 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 5 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 1882 kilometers.

How often do Dallas to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the Dallas to Washington, D.C. route are categorized as dropping frequently. This indicates that travelers can often find opportunities for price reductions. Historically, this route has shown consistent price fluctuations across the trailing quarter, suggesting regular chances to find more affordable fares.

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Dallas to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. typically range from $182–$573, with a median fare of $347. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Washington, D.C., the data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $106. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $148, followed by July at a median of $162. These months present the best opportunities for finding cheap flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

The journey from Dallas to Washington, D.C. covers a distance of 1915 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight experience that balances convenience with travel time.

A typical journey from Dallas to Washington, D.C. takes about 3h 11m. However, most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median connecting journey taking 7h 45m and typically involving 2 stopovers. Only about 24.6% of recent fares were for direct flights, meaning you are likely to have a connecting flight.

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

Regular price: $191 - $356

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $191 and $356. The current lowest deal is $122 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 16.

now $122

Low $191

High $356

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 $109. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1021. Generally, prices are lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $109

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,021

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

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

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

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

$1,231

$551

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

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

$1,222

$551

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

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

$1,308

$600

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

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

Southwest Airlines

$1,308

$577

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$335

$162

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$318

$149

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$1,308 → $577

56%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$1,308 → $600

54%

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$1,231 → $551

55%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$1,222 → $551

55%

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Dallas - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for the Dallas to Washington, D.C. route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Washington, D.C., at $109.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 11m

Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. typically average 3h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are frequent.

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.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

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

📍 ~9 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good arrival option for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$105

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Business Class

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Sep 09

Washington, D.C., United States

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$1,377

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Business Class

From DAL

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Aug 17

Washington, D.C., United States

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$3,243

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From DAL

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Sep 23

Washington, D.C., United States

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$2,588

$1,264

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From DFW

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Dec 25

Washington, D.C., United States

82% AI deal score

$1,075

$685

Save $390

United Airlines

Business Class

From DFW

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Sep 09

Washington, D.C., United States

82% AI deal score

$1,101

$700

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United Airlines

Business Class

From DFW

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Sep 09

Washington, D.C., United States

82% AI deal score

$1,182

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From DAL

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Jan 04

Washington, D.C., United States

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$1,609

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Oct 20

Washington, D.C., United States

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$1,119

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Washington, D.C., United States

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$1,184

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Washington, D.C., United States

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

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $317. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $812, while booking 7-13 days out averages around $580. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

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 $182 or less. The median price for this route has been $347. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $573 or less.

Historically, November has shown to be the cheapest month for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $106. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $148. The annual median price for this route is $347, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average across the trailing quarter.

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Dallas to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $191 - $356

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $191 and $356. The current lowest deal is $122 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 16.

now $122

Low $191

High $356

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

November

Cheapest

Flights from $109

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,021

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

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

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

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

$1,231

$551

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

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

$1,222

$551

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

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

$1,308

$600

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - Washington, D.C.

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

Southwest Airlines

$1,308

$577

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$335

$162

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$318

$149

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$1,308 → $577

56%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$1,308 → $600

54%

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$1,231 → $551

55%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$1,222 → $551

55%

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 are above the typical level for the Dallas to Washington, D.C. route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Washington, D.C., at $109.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 11m

Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. typically average 3h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are frequent.

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.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

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

📍 ~9 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good arrival option for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

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Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From DFW

Elite

Sep 03

Washington, D.C., United States

85% AI deal score

$1,358

$701

Save $657

United Airlines

Business Class

From DFW

Elite

Sep 09

Washington, D.C., United States

85% AI deal score

$1,377

$704

Save $673

United Airlines

Business Class

From DAL

Elite

Aug 17

Washington, D.C., United States

85% AI deal score

$3,243

$913

Save $2,330

From DAL

Elite

Sep 23

Washington, D.C., United States

83% AI deal score

$2,588

$1,264

Save $1,324

From DFW

Elite

Dec 25

Washington, D.C., United States

82% AI deal score

$1,075

$685

Save $390

United Airlines

Business Class

From DFW

Elite

Sep 09

Washington, D.C., United States

82% AI deal score

$1,101

$700

Save $401

United Airlines

Business Class

From DFW

Elite

Sep 09

Washington, D.C., United States

82% AI deal score

$1,182

$709

Save $473

United Airlines

Business Class

From DAL

Elite

Jan 04

Washington, D.C., United States

82% AI deal score

$1,609

$958

Save $651

From DFW

Elite

Oct 20

Washington, D.C., United States

81% AI deal score

$1,119

$709

Save $410

United Airlines

Business Class

From DFW

Elite

Sep 11

Washington, D.C., United States

80% AI deal score

$1,184

$769

Save $415

United Airlines

Business Class

From DAL

Elite

Aug 11

Washington, D.C., United States

80% AI deal score

$3,242

$1,401

Save $1,841

From DFW

Elite

Sep 09

Washington, D.C., United States

79% AI deal score

$968

$709

Save $259

United Airlines

Business Class

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

Cheap Flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

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

Dallas to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Dallas - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 3h 11m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Dallas main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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

When is the best time to book flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

What is a good price for a flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

Can I fly direct from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

How many hours is the flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

How often do Dallas to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

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Flights to Washington, D.C. from other cities

Dallas to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Dallas - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 3h 11m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Dallas main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

Sep 03

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Aug 17

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Dec 25

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

When is the best time to book flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

What is a good price for a flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.?