Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles (IAD) flights
American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,172-mile flight takes about 2h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,172 mi · 1,886 km
- Flight time
- 2h 53m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying DFW to IAD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 124,913 | 2h 50m |
| United Airlines | 20 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 113,904 | 2h 54m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 24,856 | 2h 58m |
| Mesa AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,754 | 3h 4m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to IAD flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:05am and the last at 6:50pm. 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 1906American Airlines | 7:05am | 11:07am | 4 | 82% |
| UA 2639United Airlines | 7:20am | 11:26am | 18 | 91% |
| AA 524American Airlines | 10:00am | 2:02pm | 27 | 85% |
| UA 358United Airlines | 12:35pm | 4:35pm | 31 | 84% |
| F9 3208Frontier Airlines | 2:22pm | 6:29pm | 22 | 78% |
| AA 1863American Airlines | 2:25pm | 6:27pm | 27 | 76% |
| AA 1904American Airlines | 2:36pm | 6:37pm | 4 | 62% |
| UA 1240United Airlines | 5:20pm | 9:25pm | 31 | 78% |
| AA 1132American Airlines | 6:44pm | 10:52pm | 4 | 47% |
| AA 2254American Airlines | 6:50pm | 10:52pm | 8 | n/a |
Is DFW to IAD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,982 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 6pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 958 | 83% | 14 min | 1% |
| American Airlines | 849 | 71% | 23 min | 2.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 175 | 78% | 20 min | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 407 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 44 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 502 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 101 | 67% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 126 | 65% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 371 | 77% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 190 | 57% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 112 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 168 | 22,906 | |
| September 2025 | 189 | 24,479 | |
| October 2025 | 172 | 24,852 | |
| November 2025 | 143 | 19,001 | |
| December 2025 | 139 | 19,195 | |
| January 2026 | 131 | 15,446 | |
| February 2026 | 144 | 18,998 | |
| March 2026 | 150 | 22,484 | |
| April 2026 | 155 | 21,001 | |
| May 2026 | 175 | 24,670 | |
| June 2026 | 196 | 26,822 | |
| July 2026 | 198 | 26,372 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.