Cheap flights from Washington to Dallas from $163 DCA, IAD → DAL, DFW
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas Love Field (DAL), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The cheapest return found recently is $243 with Frontier Airlines, 17 Dec – 19 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $163 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $163, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $243, 17 Dec to 19 Dec
- Usual return price
- $247 to $305
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $232 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $247 to $305.
Cheapest return found recently
$243
17 Dec – 19 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Leaves 3:55 p.m. · Return leaves 5:59 p.m. · 43 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$251
17 Nov – 17 Nov · American Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Leaves 7:18 a.m. · Return leaves 7:38 p.m. · 6 h 34 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$243 17 Dec – 19 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$232 12 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $45 to $233.
At $243, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 13 Nov to 12 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
16 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 17 Nov | $336 | Frontier Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 23 Nov | $336 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 17 Nov | $251 | American Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 30 Nov | $273 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 19 Dec | $243 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 28 Dec | $269 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $232 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $232.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$163
24 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Leaves 6:00 p.m. · 7 h 24 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$163 24 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 34 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $52 to $163.
At $163, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | $163 | Frontier Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Washington to Dallas
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 17 Dec – 19 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Dallas?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 60% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $352 | $201 | +151% | 28 |
| 7–13 days | $277 | $184 | +98% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $140 | $45 | Cheapest seen | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $153 | $103 | +9% | 34 |
| 60–89 days | $186 | $186 | +33% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $483 | $232 | +245% | 11 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (34 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $126 | $106 | +142% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $52 | $52 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $79 | $72 | +52% | 16 |
| 60–89 days | $186 | $134 | +258% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $181 | $181 | +248% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Baltimore → Dallas
57 km from Washington
$214
$29 less than flying from Washington
17 Dec – 19 Dec · BWI → DFW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Harrisburg → Dallas
148 km from Washington
$591
$348 more than flying from Washington
4 Dec – 6 Dec · MDT → DFW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Dec – 19 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Washington to Dallas?
The cheapest return found recently is $243 with Frontier Airlines, 17 Dec to 19 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $232 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Feb 2027 to 15 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $247 to $305.
How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Dallas?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $163 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Dallas?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $232, 12 Feb 2027 to 15 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Dallas?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 60% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 34 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Washington to Dallas?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $251 with American Airlines, 17 Nov to 17 Nov, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Washington to Dallas?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 24 Nov, takes 7 h 24 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Dallas?
Between 13 Nov and 12 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and American Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work