Travelling from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Washington DC: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 20 minutes.
Dallas Love Field Airport is located in Dallas. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, Washington DC is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the most traveled route, with 55 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from DAL to BWI is with Southwest Airlines at 20:55. Opt for the first departure with Southwest Airlines at 06:00 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from DAL to Washington DC. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as summer and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC that touches down at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Southwest Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC.
For a flight within United States, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Dallas Love Field to Washington DC, make sure your ID is up to date.
DAL is about 16 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to Washington DC
$106 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $214. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from DAL to Washington DC by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
It takes roughly 43 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DCA:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Once your flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near IAD. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from DAL to Washington DC at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Washington DC
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC. July is the busiest month to travel to Washington DC. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Washington DC in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from DAL to Washington DC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Washington DC
Once you've booked your flight from Dallas Love Field to Washington DC, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Washington DC:
White House Historical Association and The White House are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Washington DC to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Mall.
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