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

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Dallas to Dallas-Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 12 mi 234 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and DFW, connecting options are available through 234 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
234
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
4,138
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric DAL→DFW FTW→DFW ACT→DFW
Distance from DAL 30 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 5
Weekly flights 1 77
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Dallas.
DAL: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
12 mi / 19 km
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.

DAL–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance12 mi / 19 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections234 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to DFW flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAL to DFW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, AFW, CXO, CDS, DWH, GGG, SGR, ABI, GRK, CLL, SHV, SWO, XNA, AEX, IAH, LCH, BPT, ICT, LNK, DSM, SUS, BTR, MHK, CID, JAN, MKC, BMI, BRO, LFT, MFE, DSI, ROW, GUC, MHR, ASE, GPT, TEX, APA, MSN, SAF, AVL, GVL, GRI, GSP, DAY, MTY, CAE, TRC, RIL, CHA, DBQ, EGE, LEX, FAR, TLH, ATW, SCF, MTJ, GSO, ORL, PVU, CUN, PUB, CLE, GJT, BUF, SBN, AGS, CVG, YUM, ILM, TTN, RIC, FLG, PDK, SFB, HDN, VQQ, OAX, PVR, APF, ABE, IDA, EYW, STP, CHO, GRR, GEG, MID, LTO, BOI, GDL, MMU, HHH, CLD, BIL, SRQ, BZE, SGU, HVN, CZM, LUK, PIE, MCN, DTW, PBI, FMY, RSW, TQO, CAK, YIP, SBP, JAC, TVC, SUA, TEB, BZN, MSO, ALB, SAL, LIR, PSP, IAD, YUL, PSM, BCT, NAS, YYZ, HPN, SBA, GCM, JFK, OPF, VNY, RNO, PWM, BDL, FCA, YYC, MRY, EWR, STS, NUQ, SJT, SJO, OAK, HWD, PLS, YVR, STT, SJU, AUA, BFI, BOS, AUS, PHL, ORD, SEA, AMA, HOU, TUL, MAF, MIA, VPS, OKC, SAT, ATL, MSY, TUS, LBB, MCI, LTN, BHM, PIT, BNA, STL, LIT, TYS, PHX, ECP, HRL, ABQ, OMA, ORF, CRP, ELP, SDF, MEM, COS, MKE, SFO, MCO, SLC, CMH, SMF, DEN, LAS, PNS, PDX, TPA, RDU, IND, SCL, LAX, CHS, BWI, JAX, SJC, MDW, SNA, DCA, CLT, FLL, ONT, MSP, SAV, LGA, SAN, HND, SJD, BUR, RVS, TYR, TXK, FSM, CPS, HOT, GLH, COU, MYR, MGM, AAO, MQY and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FTW, ACT and TYR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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

234 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Waco (ACT) and Tyler (TYR).