Dulles to Dallas-Fort Worth (IAD–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.
IAD–DFW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,170 miles in approximately 3h 21m. 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, G3, IB, QF, QR | 21 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 3h18-3h49 | Oneworld | AS, AT, CX, G3, IB, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: SN | 21 | 737, 738, 73G | 3h16-3h24 | Star Alliance | SN | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32Q | 3h16 | – | Y4 | |
| UD Hera Flight | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→DFW | DCA→DFW | BWI→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 9 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 135 | 127 | 77 |
| Flight time | 3h 21m | 3h 10m | 3h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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).
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.
IAD–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to DFW
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier and Hera Flight. With 135 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to DFW is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,882 km). There are approximately 135 weekly flights outbound and 132 return, totaling 267 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).