Washington to Dallas-Fort Worth (DCA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Japan Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,190 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, CX, FJ, G3, QF | 85 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 3h10-3h42 | Oneworld | AY, CX, FJ, G3, QF | |
| JL Japan Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Washington
| Metric | DCA→DFW | IAD→DFW | BWI→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 23 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 127 | 127 | 77 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 2h 54m | 3h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
DCA–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to DFW
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Japan Airlines and United Airlines. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to DFW is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,190 miles (1,915 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, John Glenn Columbus and OKC Will Rogers World. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Dover (DOV).