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

DFW Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DFW and ADL. Nearest airports to DFW with scheduled service: Dallas Love Field (DAL, 12 mi) · Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 19 mi) · Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 60 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 6 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 18h 47m QF 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Adelaide flights
MEL Melbourne 19h 55m QF 6EAICI Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 30h AACZ MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Adelaide flights
DOH Doha 30h 10m B6MHQR ATB6JU Doha (DOH) to Adelaide flights
DXB Dubai 41h 20m EK EKQF Dubai (DXB) to Adelaide flights
NAN Nadi ~21h 40m FJ FJ Nadi (NAN) to Adelaide flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas-Fort Worth to Adelaide
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+14.5h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
269
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
DFW → ADL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
ADL → DFW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14.5h
Adelaide is 14.5 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8.5:00 AM (next day) in Adelaide.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app (subclass 601). The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

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.

DFW–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Adelaide route.
Route details
Time difference+14.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to ADL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Shanghai Pudong.
Adelaide is 14.5 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
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 Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.