Dallas to Dulles (DAL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 2d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL8962
DL Delta
12:14 AM
EDT
1:40 AM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 26m EJAWN AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 39m LXJWN ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 43m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
CMH Columbus 4h 45m WN ACAVCM Columbus (CMH) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 46m EJAWN AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
STL St Louis 4h 50m WN AVCMSN St Louis (STL) to Dulles flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 56m WN AVCMSN Kansas City (MCI) to Dulles flights
CHS Charleston 5h 5m WN ACCMOS Charleston (CHS) to Dulles flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 9m WN AVCMET Pittsburgh (PIT) to Dulles flights
MDW Chicago 5h 10m EJAWN UAUD Chicago (MDW) to Dulles flights
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Dallas to Dulles
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,162 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

DAL–IAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
SGX SGX 0 100%
TWY TWY 0 100%
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: SGX + TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,817
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAL → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
IAD → DAL
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric DAL→IAD DFW→IAD FTW→IAD
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 18 4
Weekly flights 1 149 1
Flight time 2h 26m 3h 1m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
DAL: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,162 mi / 1,869 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

DAL–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,162 mi / 1,869 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,162 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DAL to IAD: Delta Air Lines, and others.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Raleigh-Durham and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from IAD to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, FTW and ACT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAL to IAD

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to IAD is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,869 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Raleigh-Durham and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and Waco (ACT).