⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Dallas to Washington flights

Dallas (DFW) to Washington (WAS): 1,170 miles (1,882 km) great-circle, about 2h 50m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $220 round-trip on Frontier, with 1 stop, departing May 23, 2026.

F9FrontierF92496
Depart
DFW
Dallas, USA
16:24
2026-05-23
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 19:27
2026-05-25
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,170 mi
Est. nonstop time
2h 50m
Trip type
Round-trip
$220
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Dallas to Washington fare fly?

$220 round-trip, Frontier F92496, departing 2026-05-23 at 16:24, returning 2026-05-25. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Monday 2 nights later; the fare was observed 28 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Dallas from Washington?

  • Distance: 1,170 miles (1,882 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 2h 50m.
  • Departure airport: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas, United States, UTC-5 on May 23, 2026.
  • Arrival: Washington (WAS, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on May 23, 2026.
  • Time difference: Washington is 1 hour ahead of Dallas on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F92496, 1 stop, round-trip, 2 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Dallas to Washington fare compare with other routes from DFW?

At $220, it ranked 17th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from DFW (median $198). That is 18.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the DFW median of 15.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from DFW of similar length: San Diego (1,168 mi) at $134 and Miami (1,120 mi) at $108.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 18 of 30 DFW routes. It is the 15th longest of the 30 routes we track from DFW.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, Dallas (DFW) ranked 10th at $220. Lowest: $87 from Atlanta (ATL); highest: $572 from Los Angeles (LAX); 6 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (10), United Airlines (3), American Airlines (2), Alaska Airlines (1), Copa (1) and Southwest (1), plus 1 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Chicago, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Dallas to Washington flight questions

How far is Dallas from Washington by plane?

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Dallas is about 1,170 miles (1,882 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), heading northeast. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It is the 15th longest of the 30 routes we track from DFW. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Dallas to Washington?

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About 2h 50m nonstop by our estimate for 1,170 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 1 stop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 10th, and 6 of the 19 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Dallas and Washington?

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On May 23, 2026, Dallas was on UTC-5 (America/Chicago) and Washington on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Washington was 1 hour ahead of Dallas: noon in Dallas was 13:00 in Washington. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Dallas to Washington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $220 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F92496, departing May 23, 2026, returning May 25, 2026, with 1 stop. At $220, it ranked 17th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from DFW (median $198). That is 18.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the DFW median of 15.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Dallas to Washington?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Washington, 6 of the 19 recorded fares were nonstop. From DFW, 12 of 30 were. Routes from DFW of similar length: San Diego (1,168 mi) at $134 and Miami (1,120 mi) at $108.

Which airports serve flights from Dallas to Washington?

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It departs Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas, United States, and arrives at Washington (WAS) in Washington, United States. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A domestic United States flight.

Where else near Washington can you fly from Dallas?

New York (NYC) $121Detroit (DTT) $142Boston (BOS) $128Atlanta (ATL) $123Nashville (BNA) $232Chicago (CHI) $94All flights from Dallas →

Other cities with flights to Washington

From Atlanta (ATL) $87From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $92From San Diego (SAN) $152From Orlando (MCO) $153From Las Vegas (LAS) $187From Tampa (TPA) $188

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