Dallas (DAL) to Washington (DCA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Love Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 31 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,184-mile flight takes about 2h 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,184 mi · 1,905 km
- Flight time
- 2h 44m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying DAL to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 31 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 195,016 | 2h 44m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DAL to DCA flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:15am and the last at 7:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2175Southwest Airlines | 6:15am | 10:05am | 16 | 93% |
| WN 3034Southwest Airlines | 6:20am | 10:10am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 8Southwest Airlines | 9:45am | 1:40pm | 12 | 80% |
| WN 597Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 2:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4207Southwest Airlines | 10:10am | 2:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 188Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 5:50pm | 12 | 27% |
| WN 172Southwest Airlines | 2:05pm | 6:00pm | 28 | 56% |
| WN 239Southwest Airlines | 4:55pm | 8:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2595Southwest Airlines | 5:00pm | 8:55pm | 20 | 45% |
| WN 990Southwest Airlines | 5:50pm | 9:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1267Southwest Airlines | 7:25pm | 11:15pm | 12 | 33% |
Is DAL to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 65% of 1,732 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 5pm the least (36%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,732 | 65% | 22 min | 2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 192 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 172 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 79 | 80% | |
| 10am to 11am | 222 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 50 | 65% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 57 | 47% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 271 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 195 | 58% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 167 | 36% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 56 | 34% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 181 | 42% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 75 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 144 | 16,910 | |
| September 2025 | 142 | 15,228 | |
| October 2025 | 146 | 18,071 | |
| November 2025 | 136 | 14,906 | |
| December 2025 | 149 | 15,820 | |
| January 2026 | 135 | 12,357 | |
| February 2026 | 129 | 12,416 | |
| March 2026 | 145 | 17,694 | |
| April 2026 | 143 | 16,638 | |
| May 2026 | 143 | 18,398 | |
| June 2026 | 142 | 18,810 | |
| July 2026 | 138 | 17,768 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.