Dulles to Dallas (IAD–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,162 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 40 1-stop flights Verified 23m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management, YanAir.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SDF Louisville 4h 36m CMEJAPWR → WN Louisville (SDF) to Dallas flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 47m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas flights
BNA Nashville 4h 50m AVAZCM → WN Nashville (BNA) to Dallas flights
CMH Columbus 4h 53m ACAVCM → WN Columbus (CMH) to Dallas flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 57m AAACAT → LXJWN Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 5h AVCMET → WN Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dallas flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 9m ACAZCM → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 13m AVCMSN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas flights
CLE Cleveland 5h 17m ACAVAZ → WN Cleveland (CLE) to Dallas flights
SAV Savannah 5h 24m EJAOSSN → WN Savannah (SAV) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Dallas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5 Airlines 1,162 mi 2h 32m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–DAL had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and JSX, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,162 miles in 2h 32m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAD Routes DAL Routes IAD Live Flights DAL Live Flights IAD Delays DAL Delays
All flights from Dallas (DAL) Dallas to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 90% SkyTeam –
GXA GXA 0 – – 90% – –
SGX SGX 0 – – 90% – –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 90% – –
XE JSX 0 – – 90% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: GXA + SGX + SY + XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
SDF ~4h 36m ATL ~4h 47m BNA ~4h 50m CMH ~4h 53m CLT ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,600
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 → DAL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
82%
Return
DAL → IAD
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric IAD→DAL DCA→DAL BWI→DAL
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 7
Weekly flights – 66 70
Flight time 2h 32m 3h 2h 59m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Washington (DCA) to Dallas flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Dallas flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · DAL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,162 mi / 1,869 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
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–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,162 mi / 1,869 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas Love Field take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,162 miles.
5 airlines operated the nonstop from IAD to DAL: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, JSX, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Louisville Muhammad Ali, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DAL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from DAL to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. 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 IAD to DAL

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and JSX, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to DAL is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,869 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louisville Muhammad Ali, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).