Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Dallas's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Dallas one hour behind Washington DC.
Flights from DCA to DFW start from 05:00 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 19:32 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 83 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to DFW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Dallas (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating DCA to DFW flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 79.29% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DCA and DFW:
Nashville International Airport
Memphis International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight is ر.ق. 233. A round-trip fare is currently ر.ق. 464. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from DCA to DFW, book your journey six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DCA to DFW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on time.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near DCA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty to explore Dallas and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
You'll find DFW at International Pkwy.
From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 3 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Dallas in February.
Lock in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for August if you want to go to Dallas during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DCA to DFW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Dallas has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 370 kilometres south of Dallas, a trip to Houston will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No journey is complete without a visit to The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
