Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington (DCA) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 57 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,192-mile flight takes about 2h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,192 mi · 1,918 km
- Flight time
- 2h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying DFW to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 57 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 457,293 | 2h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to DCA flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 7:55pm. 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 1618American Airlines | 5:00am | 8:59am | 31 | 90% |
| AA 1623American Airlines | 7:00am | 10:59am | 30 | 84% |
| AA 1177American Airlines | 8:38am | 12:43pm | 30 | 84% |
| AA 1624American Airlines | 9:56am | 1:59pm | 31 | 79% |
| AA 1414American Airlines | 11:55am | 3:59pm | 31 | 77% |
| AA 3101American Airlines | 2:56pm | 6:59pm | 4 | 55% |
| AA 2520American Airlines | 3:07pm | 7:14pm | 27 | 77% |
| AA 472American Airlines | 5:20pm | 9:27pm | 31 | 66% |
| AA 2752American Airlines | 6:55pm | 10:58pm | 31 | 62% |
| AA 2077American Airlines | 7:55pm | 11:58pm | 31 | 64% |
Is DFW to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 3,303 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3,303 | 74% | 17 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 | 358 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 362 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 315 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 163 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 206 | 78% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 102 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 304 | 68% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 216 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 253 | 65% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 69 | 65% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 338 | 66% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 160 | 65% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 280 | 63% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 78 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 262 | 39,737 | |
| September 2025 | 261 | 37,060 | |
| October 2025 | 278 | 39,789 | |
| November 2025 | 262 | 35,653 | |
| December 2025 | 273 | 39,333 | |
| January 2026 | 245 | 33,052 | |
| February 2026 | 248 | 34,048 | |
| March 2026 | 269 | 39,812 | |
| April 2026 | 291 | 41,409 | |
| May 2026 | 284 | 42,345 | |
| June 2026 | 259 | 38,870 | |
| July 2026 | 253 | 36,185 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.