Dallas-Fort Worth to Dulles (DFW–IAD) — 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.
DFW–IAD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,170 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AT, CX, FJ, IB, QF, QR | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 2h50-3h04 | Oneworld | AS, AT, CX, FJ, IB, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: SN | 21 | 320, 73G | 2h59-3h05 | Star Alliance | SN | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A21N | 3h03 | – | Y4 | |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas | 7 | 738 | 3h02 | – | – | |
| UD Hera Flight | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→IAD | DAL→IAD | FTW→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 19 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 2m | 2h 29m | 2h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
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.
DFW–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to IAD
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Gol Linhas Aereas and Hera Flight. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to IAD is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,882 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 135 return, totaling 267 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL), Fort Worth (FTW) and Waco (ACT).