United States · 1,170 miles (1,883 km)

Dulles (IAD) to Dallas (DFW) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Dallas (DFW): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,170 miles (1,883 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Louisville and Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from IAD to DFW

Book IAD to DFW with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

IAD to DFW with one stop

63 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Louisville (SDF)United Airlines, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Roanoke (ROA)United Airlines, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines and Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Huntsville (HSV)United Airlines, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Asheville (AVL)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Dayton (DAY)United Airlines, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)United Airlines, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Saint Louis (STL)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Greenville (GSP)United Airlines, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then American Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
See all 63 in Routes

IAD to DFW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to DFW?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Dallas (DFW).

How far is Dulles from Dallas by plane?

Dulles (IAD) and Dallas (DFW) are 1,170 miles (1,883 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book IAD to DFW award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does IAD to DFW cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IAD to DFW with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Dulles and Dallas?

The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Louisville (SDF), Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI), Roanoke (ROA) and Knoxville (TYS). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

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.