Acapulco to Dallas-Fort Worth (ACA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 5h 12m CMY4 AABAF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAH Houston 5h 56m UA AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
QRO Querétaro 7h 13m Y4 AAAYJL Querétaro (QRO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MEX Mexico City 9h 5m AMCMTK AAAMAY Mexico City (MEX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MTY Monterrey 11h 1m VB AABAIB Monterrey (MTY) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
NLU Mexico City 26h 28m VB AC Mexico City (NLU) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Acapulco to Dallas-Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,128 mi 3h 19m nonstop +1h ahead

ACA–DFW had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,128 miles in 3h 19m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ACA–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 1 Oneworld QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ACA to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
224
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ACA → DFW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
DFW → ACA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Acapulco

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric ACA→DFW ZIH→DFW PXM→DFW
Distance from ACA 127 mi 187 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 3h 19m 3h 9m 3h 33m
Airports within 200 miles of ACA with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Acapulco.
ACA: CST · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Acapulco, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

ACA–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Acapulco to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACA
IATA / ICAOACA / MMAA
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACA to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 3h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,128 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ACA to DFW: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 19m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, George Bush Intercontinental and Querétaro Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DFW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Acapulco.
Yes, return flights from DFW to ACA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ZIH, PXM and MEX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ACA to DFW

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ACA to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACA to DFW is about 3 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,128 miles (1,815 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, George Bush Intercontinental and Querétaro Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ixtapa (ZIH), Puerto Escondido (PXM) and Mexico City (MEX).