Washington (DCA) to Dallas (DAL) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dallas Love Field, with about 32 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,184-mile flight takes about 3h 10m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,184 mi · 1,905 km
- Flight time
- 3h 10m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying DCA to DAL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 32 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 196,930 | 3h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to DAL flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 8:35pm. 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 1348Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 8:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4059Southwest Airlines | 6:10am | 8:10am | 24 | 58% |
| WN 1331Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 9:05am | 12 | 75% |
| WN 420Southwest Airlines | 9:35am | 11:35am | 20 | 84% |
| WN 2632Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 12:50pm | 7 | n/a |
| WN 1524Southwest Airlines | 2:10pm | 4:15pm | 10 | n/a |
| WN 2094Southwest Airlines | 2:15pm | 4:20pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 4061Southwest Airlines | 3:55pm | 6:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4834Southwest Airlines | 5:15pm | 7:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3680Southwest Airlines | 5:35pm | 7:45pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2209Southwest Airlines | 8:00pm | 10:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2428Southwest Airlines | 8:35pm | 10:40pm | 16 | 50% |
Is DCA to DAL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 1,733 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (89%), those around 4pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,733 | 72% | 20 min | 2.1% |
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 | 364 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 51 | 75% | |
| 10am to 11am | 242 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 66 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 52 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 58 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 225 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 48 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 95 | 54% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 185 | 54% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 63 | 57% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 219 | 61% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 42 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 143 | 16,704 | |
| September 2025 | 140 | 14,801 | |
| October 2025 | 144 | 18,310 | |
| November 2025 | 138 | 15,022 | |
| December 2025 | 148 | 16,783 | |
| January 2026 | 139 | 10,813 | |
| February 2026 | 129 | 12,119 | |
| March 2026 | 148 | 17,479 | |
| April 2026 | 141 | 16,140 | |
| May 2026 | 142 | 18,349 | |
| June 2026 | 144 | 20,161 | |
| July 2026 | 140 | 20,249 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.