Washington (DCA) to Dallas (DAL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Dallas (DAL): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,181 miles (1,901 km) apart. There are also 44 ways to fly it with one stop, through Little Rock, Nashville and Memphis and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to DAL
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
DCA to DAL with one stop
44 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Little Rock (LIT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Birmingham (BHM)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
DCA to DAL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to DAL?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Dallas (DAL).
How far is Washington from Dallas by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Dallas (DAL) are 1,181 miles (1,901 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does DCA to DAL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to DAL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Washington and Dallas?
The most direct connections are through Little Rock (LIT), Nashville (BNA), Memphis (MEM), Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville (TYS). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Nashville.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.