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

Direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are available, historically accounting for approximately 24.6% of all flights on this route. When a direct flight is not available, travelers typically encounter flights with two stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

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

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

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

Historically, flight prices for the Dallas to Washington, D.C. route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing quarter, this route has consistently been classified as having frequent price fluctuations, suggesting regular chances for deals.

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Dallas to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Fares for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are typically $182–$573, with a median of $347. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

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 $106. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $148, followed by July at a median of $162.

A typical journey from Dallas to Washington, D.C. takes about 3h 11m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey including connections can extend to 7h 45m. Only 24.6% of recent fares are for direct flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C., meaning most itineraries involve at least 2 connections.

The distance between Dallas and Washington, D.C. is 1915 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that bridges short and long-haul travel experiences.

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

Regular price: $119 - $330

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. is $119 to $330. The current lowest deal is $77 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 27.

now $77

Low $119

High $330

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. Prices are generally 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.

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$113

$84

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$133

$93

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$140

$102

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$128

$110

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$149

$111

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$156

$94

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 17

$755 → $237

69%

4 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 18

$755 → $277

63%

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$753 → $277

63%

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$641 → $236

63%

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

Dallas - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Dallas to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $77.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 11m

The typical direct flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C. takes 3h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 24.6% of recent flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has 2 direct deals from Dallas to Washington, D.C. recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$124

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$216

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International Airport is a good option for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers a major international hub with extensive networks and competitive fares, despite significant travel distance.

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

💸 Flights from ~$105

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$660

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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 for a flight has been observed to be around $317. Booking within 0-6 days of departure often results in significantly higher prices, averaging $812. Prices tend to increase again for bookings made 28-59 days out, with an average of $372.

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 observed at $347. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $573 or less.

Historically, November has shown to be the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $106. April and July also offer relatively low median prices at $148 and $162, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $347, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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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: $119 - $330

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. is $119 to $330. The current lowest deal is $77 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 27.

now $77

Low $119

High $330

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.

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$113

$84

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$133

$93

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$140

$102

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$128

$110

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$149

$111

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$156

$94

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 17

$755 → $237

69%

4 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 18

$755 → $277

63%

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$753 → $277

63%

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$641 → $236

63%

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

Dallas - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Dallas to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $77.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 11m

The typical direct flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C. takes 3h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 24.6% of recent flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has 2 direct deals from Dallas to Washington, D.C. recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C. are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$124

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$216

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International Airport is a good option for flights from Dallas to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers a major international hub with extensive networks and competitive fares, despite significant travel distance.

Washington, D.C., United States

80% AI deal score

$934

$663

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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 below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 3h 11m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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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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 below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 3h 11m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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.

Oct 10

Oct 27

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Oct 17

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Oct 14

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Oct 17

Oct 27

Oct 24

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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.?