Dallas-Fort Worth to Acapulco (DFW–ACA) — 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 5 hubs
MEX Mexico City 4h 41m AAAMAY → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Acapulco flights
IAH Houston 5h 18m AAASBA → UA Houston (IAH) to Acapulco flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 46m AAAYBA → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Acapulco flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 53m AABAIB → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Acapulco flights
QRO Querétaro 13h 38m AAAYQR → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Acapulco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas-Fort Worth to Acapulco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,128 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind

DFW–ACA 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 5m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to ACA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
MEX ~4h 41m IAH ~5h 18m GDL ~6h 46m MTY ~6h 53m QRO ~13h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
362
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
DFW → ACA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ACA → DFW
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Acapulco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–ACA Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to ACA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,128 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DFW to ACA: 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 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, George Bush Intercontinental and Guadalajara.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ACA 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.
Acapulco is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from ACA to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DFW to ACA

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) 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.

DFW to ACA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to ACA is about 3 hours 5 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 Mexico City Benito Juárez, George Bush Intercontinental and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.