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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Washington, D.C.? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $140. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Washington, D.C..$71 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 20, returning Tue, Aug 25.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $71, select.

Washington, D.C..$88 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 5, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sat, Sep 5, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $88, select.

Washington, D.C..$89 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Tue, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.

Washington, D.C..$103 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 21, returning Mon, Oct 26.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, Oct 21, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.

Washington, D.C..$122 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 22, returning Tue, Jul 28.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, Jul 22, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.

Washington, D.C..$139 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.

Washington, D.C..$140 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 16, returning Wed, Jun 17.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Tue, Jun 16, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.

Washington, D.C..$148 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30, returning Tue, Jul 7.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Washington, D.C..$149 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 10, returning Sat, Jun 13.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, Jun 10, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, Jun 13, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $149, select.

Washington, D.C..$150 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 23, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $150, select.

Washington, D.C..$163 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Thu, Aug 20.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Washington, D.C..$181 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30, returning Fri, Jul 3.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, Jul 3, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.

Washington, D.C..$192 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 29, returning Sun, Jun 14.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Fri, May 29, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, Jun 14, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $192, select.

Washington, D.C..$199 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 27, returning Fri, May 29.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, May 27, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Fri, May 29, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $199, select.

Washington, D.C..$205 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 27, returning Wed, May 27.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, May 27, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, May 27, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.

Washington, D.C..$212 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 29, returning Tue, Jul 21.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Dallas Fort Worth International on Fri, May 29, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $212, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C. flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Dallas to Washington, D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$71
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	3 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	726

Finding cheap flights from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C.: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Washington, D.C.?

There are 5 airports in Washington, D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Camp Springs Andrews AFB, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, and Manassas.

How much are round-trip flights from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C.?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C. is $71. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C.?

3 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C..

Which airlines fly direct from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C.?

American Airlines, Qantas and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C..

How many flights are there a week from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C.?

There are 726 flights per week flying from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C., as of May 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest month to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International to Washington, D.C. is usually August.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

If you're flying from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington, D.C. is Baltimore Washington International – which is 43.6 km away from the center of Washington, D.C.. We've found flights to this airport from $71.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Washington, D.C. on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 1 minute.

How can I get the best flight deal from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Washington, D.C.?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington, D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Washington, D.C.?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington, D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Washington, D.C.?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington, D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington, D.C..

Traveling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Washington DC: what you need to know

Approximately 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4. The city is one hour ahead of Dallas, where Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). You can choose from 67 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DFW to DCA is the 05:07 American Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 20:59 with American Airlines.
To avoid rushing for your DFW to Washington DC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Book a direct Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC ticket and avoid the hassle of switching planes. DFW has nonstop flights to these Washington DC airports:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You'll find a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC, such as:
Traveling from central Dallas to DFW takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to DFW? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, data shows 73.22% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Washington DC

$33 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC flight. A return plane ticket right now is $71. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from DFW to Washington DC by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
Picking up a cheap flight from DFW to Washington DC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Snag an affordable flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to the center of Washington DC takes about 15 minutes by car. The center is roughly 8 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DCA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from DFW to Washington DC.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Once your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC has landed, you can reach the city center in about 50 minutes by car. Central Washington DC is roughly 56 kilometers from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
The trip will take about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Following your DFW to Washington DC flight, rest your head at a hotel close to IAD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and be on your way in a flash.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from IAD one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
The address for Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is around 48 kilometers from the center of Washington DC. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the city center in a cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your break by choosing a hotel near BWI after your DFW to Washington DC flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Whether you're looking for a mini for a solo adventure or a spacious SUV to fit the family, you'll find the right Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car for you. Check out the range of wheels available from names such as Dollar, Thrifty and Budget.
Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your ride from BWI two weeks before your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC for the best deals.

Best time to go to Washington DC

Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Visit Washington DC in the off-season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Look for cheap tickets from DFW to Washington DC in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Washington DC

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Washington DC right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington DC:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. The White House, White House Historical Association and National Mall are must-visits when exploring Washington DC.

Explore more of United States

Washington DC is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometers north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, consider Philadelphia, about 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are highlights.