Dulles to Fort Worth (IAD–AFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,182 mi 3h 58m nonstop -2h behind 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and AFW, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to AFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
HOU ~5h 19m CVG ~5h 23m CHS ~5h 34m RIC ~5h 40m MDW ~5h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
569
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → AFW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
AFW → IAD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Metric IAD→AFW RIC→AFW
Distance from IAD – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 3h 58m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 50% –
Richmond (RIC) to Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · AFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,182 mi / 1,901 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 58m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–AFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,182 mi / 1,901 km
Flight time3h 58m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation722 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to AFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport take approximately 3h 58m. The route covers 1,182 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to AFW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, CVG, CHS, RIC, MDW, MSP, TPA, PIT, CLT, MIA, MSY, JAC, DFW, DEN, LAS, SEA, JFK, SNN, HNL, SMF, PDX and FCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from AFW to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 IAD to AFW

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to AFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to AFW ranges from 3 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,901 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC).