Dallas (DFW) to Washington (DCA) flights
An economy award from Dallas (DFW) to Washington (DCA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,189 miles (1,914 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 81 ways to fly it with one stop, through Little Rock, Nashville and Memphis and more.
How many miles DFW to DCA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DFW to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book DFW to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DFW to DCA with one stop
81 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Little Rock (LIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Huntsville (HSV)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chattanooga (CHA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Asheville (AVL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Birmingham (BHM)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dayton (DAY)American Airlines the whole way
DFW to DCA: common questions
How many miles does DFW to DCA cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (13,800). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Dallas from Washington by plane?
Dallas (DFW) and Washington (DCA) are 1,189 miles (1,914 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DFW to DCA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dallas and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Little Rock (LIT), Nashville (BNA), Memphis (MEM), Lexington (LEX) and Louisville (SDF). On 76 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Little Rock.
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.