Abu Dhabi to Dallas-Fort Worth (AUH–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and DFW. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi)
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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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 18h 10m EY → AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CLT Charlotte 18h 27m EY → AAASAY Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 18h 33m EY → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
AMS Amsterdam 18h 42m EYGA → AAAYBA Amsterdam (AMS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAD Dulles 18h 45m EYGF → AAASAT Dulles (IAD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DOH Doha 18h 45m EYQR → ASB6MH Doha (DOH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
YYZ Toronto 18h 57m ACEY → AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 1m EYGA → AAAFAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LHR London 19h 7m ACAVEY → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BOS Boston 19h 11m EY → AAAYBA Boston (BOS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Dallas-Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and DFW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
ORD ~18h 10m CLT ~18h 27m ATL ~18h 33m AMS ~18h 42m IAD ~18h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,455
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUH → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DFW → AUH
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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric AUH→DFW DXB→DFW
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 7
Dubai (DXB) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 9:00 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a US visa before travel. The UAE is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so an ESTA is not available. A B1/B2 visitor visa requires an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate. Processing times vary but can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AUH–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to DFW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).