Dallas-Fort Worth to Dulles (DFW–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,170 mi airlines 83/wk
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AA1497
AA American
9:20 AM
MDT
2:14 PM
EDT
2h 54m
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UA2639
UA United
739
10:44 AM
MDT TE
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 54m
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UA358
UA United
319
12:16 PM
MDT TE
4:13 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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G36194
G3 GOL
321
12:37 PM
MDT TC
4:31 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AT5070
AT Royal Air Maroc
321
12:56 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AS4074
AS Alaska
738
1:10 PM
MDT
5:09 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA2131
AA American
738
1:10 PM
MDT
5:09 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA2414
AA American
738
1:33 PM
MDT TC
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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F93208
F9 Frontier
A21N
1:39 PM
MDT TE
5:34 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA1240
UA United
7M8
5:28 PM
MDT TE
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA1291
AA American
7M8
7:02 PM
MDT TA
10:53 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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CX7671
CX Cathay Pacific
7M8
7:29 PM
MDT TC
11:26 PM+1
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA2856
AA American
7M8
7:29 PM
MDT
11:26 PM+1
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AS4144
AS Alaska
B38M
6:00 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2617
AA American
7M8
6:00 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA2471
UA United
319
8:25 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA1564
UA United
73G
12:31 PM
EDT
2:58 PM
MDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
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CX7666
CX Cathay Pacific
738
5:59 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
MDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AS4074
AS Alaska
738
5:59 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
MDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA2131
AA American
738
5:59 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
MDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA2414
AA American
738
6:11 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
MDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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F94559
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:52 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
MDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
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CX7648
CX Cathay Pacific
738
7:09 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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F93207
F9 Frontier
32N
8:30 PM
EDT
11:08 PM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA2116
UA United
739
10:37 PM
EDT
12:51 AM+1
MDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Dulles
7 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 1,170 mi 1h 29m nonstop +2h ahead 164 1-stop hubs

DFW–IAD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,170 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 164 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 29 738, 7M8 1h42-2h59 82% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 21 319, 739, 7M8 1h37-2h57 82% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 7 738 2h59 82% Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 7 7M8 2h57 82% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 7 A21N 2h55 82%
G3 GOL 6 321 2h54 82%
AT Royal Air Maroc 5 321 2h54 82% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
321 Airbus A321 – AT, G3
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, CX, UA
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + AT + CX (48 flights/wk, 59%)
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 26%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + G3 (13 flights/wk, 16%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to IAD direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
164
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,175
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
DFW → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
68%
Return
IAD → DFW
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric DFW→IAD DAL→IAD FTW→IAD
Distance from DFW 12 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 6 1
Weekly flights 83 4 1
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 14m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,170 mi / 1,882 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m to 2h 59m.
Getting to DFW

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.

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.

DFW–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,170 mi / 1,882 km
Flight time1h 29m to 2h 59m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights83 out / 79 return
1-stop connections164 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 29m to 2h 59m. The route covers 1,170 miles.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from DFW to IAD. The return direction has about 79 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, LUK, ILM, ICT, ACT, SLN, TEB, PIE, HPN, GRI, SFB, LEX, MYR, BWI, APF, MRK, CRP, OKC, PIA, BED, LCH, CID, VRB, FWA, MKE, HOU, MAF, DSM, OMA, NEW, GNV, ATW, TLH, JAN, ORL, BHM, AFW, COS, GPT, PNS, SCF, MTH, ECP, SAF, ASE, IDA, OPF, HDN, EYW, MTJ, BFI, JAC, BOI, OAK, BUR, MRY, SBA, AUA, SNA, NUQ, YYC, MBJ, SJC, BZN, PLS, MDT, PSP, MCI, CMA, MDW, BUF, SYR, PIT, SAL, IAH, IND, HEL, RDU, ATL, CVG, ABQ, SDF, CHS, CLE, TYS, EWR, CMH, ORF, GUA, CLT, AUS, SAV, RIC, ORD, GSO, MIA, SLC, AVL, DTW, SHV, GCM, BOS, BOG, MSY, STL, LGA, HSV, PBI, PDX, YYZ, BDL, DAY, JFK, FLL, MSP, PHL, RSW, SMF, SAT, LAX, DEN, CUN, MEX, MCO, TPA, LAS, BNA, BCN, SJU, GSP, PHX, JAX, GIG, CAE, SAN, SBN, TRI, SEA, MOB, SFO, YUL, LHR, CDG, MAD, FRA, SJO, PVU, GDL, EGE, SUS, DWH, NAS, PUJ, SRQ, STT, HNL, GRU, BRU, IST, DOH, DXB, HND, FCO and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from IAD to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL, 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 DFW to IAD

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, GOL and United Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to IAD ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,882 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 162 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

164 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL), Fort Worth (FTW) and Waco (ACT).