Cheap flights Dallas (DAL) to Washington (DCA)
Dallas to Washington is a 1395-mile trip. We compared 5 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search DAL → DCANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DAL → DCA | $335 | $86 | $421 |
| Cheapest combo | DAL → DCA | $335 | $86 | $421 |
Departure airports near Dallas
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL — Dallas | 7 mi / 10m | $66 | $335 | $402 |
| DFW — Dallas | 19.4 mi / 25m | $79 | $333 | $412 |
Arrival airports near Washington
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DAL | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 4.7 mi / 7m | $19 | $335 | $354 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.1 mi / 33m | $67 | $330 | $397 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 32.2 mi / 38m | $78 | $358 | $436 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1395 miles, 23h 18m, and an estimated $245 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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