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$48+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — WAS
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$86
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$48
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$201

Good round-trip deal

$116 or less

Good one-way deal

$67 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:10 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/29:59 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:49 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/29:59 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$87
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:21 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/186:48 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$88
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2510:00 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/272:52 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:10 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/272:52 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$90
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Thu 10/306:05 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 08mFrontier
Mon 11/311:08 amBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$92
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:05 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/99:59 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$93
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:10 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/272:52 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$94
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:39 pmDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/711:29 amBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$95
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Fri 9/261:56 pmDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Fri 10/312:53 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$96
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:00 amDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 10mFrontier
Sun 11/99:59 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$99
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Thu 9/251:44 pmDFW - BWI
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Sat 10/42:21 pmBWI - DFW
Nonstop3h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$100

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Dallas/Fort Worth

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

DallasBaltimore

DFW - BWI

DFWBWI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/2

1:44 pm-5:53 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/7

11:19 am-10:11 am

1 stop23h 52m

$115

DallasBaltimore

DFW - BWI

DFWBWI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 9/25

8:21 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/29

1:21 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$129

DallasWashington, D.C.

DFW - IAD

DFWIAD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 10/29

6:53 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

5:37 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$133

DallasBaltimore

DFW - BWI

DFWBWI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 10/20

7:46 pm-10:20 am

1 stop13h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/3

4:30 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$143

DallasWashington, D.C.

DFW - IAD

DFWIAD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 10/3

1:53 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

10:09 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop17h 39m

$143

DallasBaltimore

DFW - BWI

DFWBWI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/23

11:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop27h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/27

2:21 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

$147

DallasWashington, D.C.

DFW - DCA

DFWDCA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/20

5:33 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/23

6:30 am-9:13 am

Nonstop3h 43m

$165

DallasBaltimore

DFW - BWI

DFWBWI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/10

5:03 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$165

DallasWashington, D.C.

DFW - IAD

DFWIAD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 10/31

1:05 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/2

8:30 am-11:06 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$196

DallasWashington, D.C.

DFW - DCA

DFWDCA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/30

5:35 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

6:00 pm-9:33 am

1 stop16h 33m

$197

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The best insider tips for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. trip
Airports
DFW

DFW's Skylink Train connects all terminals every two minutes, making it a quick way to navigate this large airport.

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IAD

The Washington Metro Silver Line reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective city connection.

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Dallas/Fort Worth with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DFW to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

The most flights from DFW to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Departing from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. will take you 2h 58m. The distance from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. is about 1169 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $80 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $86 and $150 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. are Frontier ($48), Spirit Airlines ($51), and United Airlines ($83).

  • What are the most popular routes from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    When deciding which route to take from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. consider Dallas/Fort Worth - Baltimore/Washington, Dallas/Fort Worth - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Dallas/Fort Worth - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Consider Frontier (100%), GOL (100%) or Iberia (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. is generally $678, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $69. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Baltimore/Washington), you can expect to pay $69 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$86Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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