Dulles (IAD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 44 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,172-mile flight takes about 3h 22m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,172 mi · 1,886 km
- Flight time
- 3h 22m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying IAD to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 118,586 | 3h 19m |
| United Airlines | 20 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A320-100/200 | 113,426 | 3h 24m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 26,639 | 3h 25m |
| Mesa AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,536 | 3h 32m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAD to DFW flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:09am and the last at 7:31pm. 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 2617American Airlines | 6:09am | 8:30am | 31 | 85% |
| UA 2049United Airlines | 8:30am | 10:46am | 9 | n/a |
| UA 2471United Airlines | 8:30am | 10:53am | 9 | 88% |
| AA 1906American Airlines | 11:59am | 2:17pm | 4 | 78% |
| UA 1564United Airlines | 12:40pm | 3:00pm | 28 | 80% |
| AA 524American Airlines | 2:53pm | 5:14pm | 27 | 77% |
| UA 2116United Airlines | 6:00pm | 8:24pm | 31 | 70% |
| AA 1863American Airlines | 6:38pm | 8:59pm | 8 | 69% |
| F9 4559Frontier Airlines | 7:24pm | 9:47pm | 20 | 64% |
| AA 1904American Airlines | 7:31pm | 9:50pm | 4 | 52% |
Is IAD to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,981 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 957 | 80% | 17 min | 0.7% |
| American Airlines | 849 | 74% | 30 min | 2.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 175 | 71% | 49 min | 3.4% |
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 | 319 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 44 | 80% | |
| 8am to 9am | 262 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 41 | 92% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 102 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 379 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 476 | 71% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 152 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 103 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 166 | 22,709 | |
| September 2025 | 182 | 23,902 | |
| October 2025 | 172 | 24,989 | |
| November 2025 | 139 | 17,754 | |
| December 2025 | 138 | 18,682 | |
| January 2026 | 128 | 14,806 | |
| February 2026 | 143 | 17,902 | |
| March 2026 | 145 | 20,453 | |
| April 2026 | 155 | 20,435 | |
| May 2026 | 172 | 23,451 | |
| June 2026 | 189 | 27,505 | |
| July 2026 | 195 | 28,203 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.