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Flights AA524 10:19 daily · AA1863 14:25 daily · AA2254 19:27 daily
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Direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington (IAD): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 100% of the last 5 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 6 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 5 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,882 km, an estimated 2 hours 55 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Dallas-Fort Worth and Washington. Updated 23 October 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
Today, DFW → IAD
Fri 23 Oct · local times- 07:20 UA2639 On scheduleGate E9 · TE ·
- 07:25 F93208 On scheduleTD ·
- 10:19 AA524American On scheduleGate B11 · TB ·
- 12:35 UA358United On scheduleGate E4 · TE ·
- 14:25 AA1863American On scheduleGate C21 · TC ·
- 17:25 UA1240United Sched 17:25Departure not confirmed by the board ·
- 19:27 AA2254American Sched 19:27Departure not confirmed by the board ·
Checked DFW board 04:21 · IAD board 22:18
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
heavy · +52
IAD
Washington
smooth · +6
1,882 km · ~2h 55m est.
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
100% on time
of the last 5 operated DFW → IAD flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −6 min. 0 of 5 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival−6 minacross the last 5 operated legs
Flight time~2h 55mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures21x3 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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American AirlinesFrontier AirlinesUnited Airlines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at DFW and IAD: 35% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +4 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Dallas-Fort Worth to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DFW to IAD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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DFW to IAD questions
Is DFW–IAD running on time right now?
Some delays possible. The departure side at DFW is the weaker end, route health score 60/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on DFW–IAD?
Operators schedule morning departures around 07:20 and evening departures around 17:25 from DFW. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the IAD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from DFW to IAD?
Great-circle distance is 1,882 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 163–191 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does DFW–IAD fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 46 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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