Washington to Dallas (DCA–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN120
WN Southwest
738
6:10 AM
EDT T1
8:25 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3913
WN Southwest
73H
10:25 AM
EDT T1
12:45 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3968
WN Southwest
737
10:35 AM
EDT T1
12:55 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3743
WN Southwest
737
10:55 AM
EDT T1
1:15 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1676
WN Southwest
737
2:00 PM
EDT T1
4:20 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2451
WN Southwest
737
2:00 PM
EDT T1
4:20 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2064
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
EDT T1
6:20 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN55
WN Southwest
B38M
5:00 PM
EDT T1
7:20 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2047
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
EDT T1
9:45 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1727
WN Southwest
737
9:25 PM
EDT T1
11:52 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1506
WN Southwest
737
6:15 AM
CDT T1
10:00 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2196
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
CDT T1
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3974
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
CDT T1
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2780
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
CDT T1
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN8
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT T1
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3989
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
CDT T1
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1718
WN Southwest
738
11:23 AM
CDT T1
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1045
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
CDT T1
6:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1177
WN Southwest
7S7
4:55 PM
CDT T1
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3483
WN Southwest
737
5:06 PM
CDT T1
8:24 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN44
WN Southwest
B38M
7:05 PM
CDT T1
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN471
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
CDT T1
11:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3386
WN Southwest
737
7:35 PM
CDT T1
11:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1509
WN Southwest
7S7
10:36 PM
CDT T1
2:25 AM+1
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Dallas
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 1,182 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 107 1-stop hubs

DCA–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,182 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 34 737, 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M 3h15-3h27 77%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (34 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to DAL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,886
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric DCA→DAL IAD→DAL BWI→DAL
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 2
Weekly flights 34 1 36
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 58m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Dallas Love Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · DAL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 27m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 37 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 27m. The route covers 1,182 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from DCA to DAL. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGR, CHA, LEX, HSV, JAN, CLE, CAK, AVL, ATW, GSO, AGS, YYZ, IAH, ICT, CID, RIC, BWI, HHH, ISM, DAY, MSN, LSE, HPN, EWR, TVC, DAB, YUL, MMU, ILM, BDL, BDR, PSM, GSP, MKE, RST, OPF, APA, CAE, ROC, BUF, SYR, DSM, ALB, TLH, RSW, PBI, MGM, EYW, BTR, PVD, SRQ, PWM, JFK, BTV, NAS, MYR, BFI, SJU, ORD, BOS, CVG, ATL, VPS, OKC, CMH, SDF, HOU, SLC, JAX, MEM, SEA, BNA, BHM, MDW, OMA, LGA, DTW, MSY, STL, MCI, PNS, TUL, CLT, SAT, IND, TPA, ECP, FLL, AUS, DEN, ORF, MCO, MSP, RDU, PIT, PHX, LAS, SAV, MIA, TYS, LIT, CHS, SFO, LAX, PHL, PDX and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from DAL to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to DAL

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to DAL ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SGR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).