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

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1,182 mi airlines 64/wk
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Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 21m ago
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WN120
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 AM
EDT T1
8:25 AM
MDT
3h 15m
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WN2043
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 AM
EDT T1
8:40 AM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3913
WN Southwest
73H
10:25 AM
EDT T1
12:45 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3968
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
EDT T1
12:55 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2368
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
EDT T1
1:05 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3743
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
EDT T1
1:00 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2367
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
EDT T1
1:10 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1923
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
EDT
1:15 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2451
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
EDT T1
4:20 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1676
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
EDT T1
4:20 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2369
WN Southwest
737
3:16 PM
EDT T1
5:30 PM
MDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
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WN2064
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
EDT T1
6:15 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2180
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 PM
EDT T1
7:50 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2117
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
EDT T1
9:05 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1727
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
EDT T1
9:35 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2047
WN Southwest
7M8
7:41 PM
EDT T1
11:05 PM
MDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN480
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 PM
EDT T1
10:40 PM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1506
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
MDT T1
11:00 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1938
WN Southwest
B38M
7:53 AM
MDT T1
11:37 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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WN8
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
MDT T1
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1718
WN Southwest
73H
10:10 AM
MDT T1
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2780
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
MDT T1
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1566
WN Southwest
B38M
10:45 AM
MDT T1
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1186
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
MDT T1
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1692
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
MDT T1
5:00 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2317
WN Southwest
737
2:30 PM
MDT T1
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1045
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
MDT T1
6:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1177
WN Southwest
7S7
4:55 PM
MDT T1
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1509
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
MDT T1
10:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1959
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
MDT T1
10:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN44
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 PM
MDT T1
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3386
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 PM
MDT T1
11:25 PM+1
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2118
WN Southwest
7M8
8:52 PM
MDT
12:56 AM+1
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Dallas
1 carrier, 64 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 1,182 mi 3h 15m nonstop -2h behind 73 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, 73 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 64 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h15-5h24 45%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (64 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
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,026
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
DCA → DAL
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
78%
Return
DAL → DCA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → DAL delays →

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 7 1
Weekly flights 64 2 66
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 31m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Dallas Love Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas is 2 hours behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · DAL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 5h 24m.
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 5h 24m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights64 out / 61 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 5h 24m. The route covers 1,182 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from DCA to DAL. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, SGR, LEX, BWI, CVG, EWR, DSM, ROC, YYZ, HHH, SYR, IAH, OPF, AGS, BDL, MGM, APA, JFK, TLH, NAS, VPS, MYR, ECP, ORF, BFI, MKE, CLT, PIT, PBI, ORD, IND, BOS, OKC, STL, CMH, HOU, ATL, FLL, BNA, MDW, MSY, BHM, TPA, JAX, MCI, MEM, RDU, SRQ, DEN, LGA, SLC, SDF, PNS, SAV, SAT, RSW, MIA, TYS, TUL, MSP, MCO, LIT, AUS, PHX, OMA, SAN, CHS, LAS, LAX, SFO, PHL, PDX and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 2 hours 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 RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DCA to DAL

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 64 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 5 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).