Washington (DCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 57 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,192-mile flight takes about 3h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,192 mi · 1,918 km
- Flight time
- 3h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying DCA to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 57 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 461,545 | 3h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to DFW flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 6:58pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2007American Airlines | 5:00am | 7:18am | 27 | 90% |
| AA 2243American Airlines | 5:00am | 7:22am | 4 | 93% |
| AA 1839American Airlines | 6:59am | 9:26am | 31 | 89% |
| AA 1978American Airlines | 8:26am | 10:58am | 31 | 84% |
| AA 1618American Airlines | 9:59am | 12:20pm | 4 | 81% |
| AA 795American Airlines | 10:00am | 12:21pm | 26 | 91% |
| AA 1623American Airlines | 11:59am | 2:20pm | 30 | 77% |
| AA 1177American Airlines | 1:49pm | 4:17pm | 31 | 79% |
| AA 1624American Airlines | 3:12pm | 5:40pm | 31 | 79% |
| AA 1414American Airlines | 5:12pm | 7:38pm | 31 | 63% |
| AA 1158American Airlines | 6:58pm | 9:20pm | 31 | 63% |
Is DCA to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 3,304 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 6pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3,304 | 79% | 19 min | 2.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 165 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 376 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 249 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 255 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 106 | 80% | |
| 10am to 11am | 343 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 341 | 82% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 272 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 112 | 73% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 288 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 70 | 64% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 301 | 64% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 274 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 87 | 61% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 258 | 39,875 | |
| September 2025 | 263 | 37,414 | |
| October 2025 | 277 | 40,700 | |
| November 2025 | 261 | 35,988 | |
| December 2025 | 272 | 42,392 | |
| January 2026 | 242 | 30,840 | |
| February 2026 | 247 | 33,790 | |
| March 2026 | 269 | 41,047 | |
| April 2026 | 291 | 39,731 | |
| May 2026 | 282 | 41,571 | |
| June 2026 | 260 | 40,125 | |
| July 2026 | 254 | 38,555 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.