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

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772 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 21m ago
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AA3849+1
AA American
E70
11:14 AM
CDT TB
12:29 PM
CST
2h 15m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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QR9064
QR Qatar
E75
11:34 AM
CDT
12:48 PM
CST
2h 14m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA3661
AA American
E75
11:34 AM
CDT
12:48 PM
CST
2h 14m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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QR2891cs
QR Qatar
E75
1:09 PM
CST
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 24m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA3849+1
AA American
E70
1:09 PM
CST TA
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 24m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA3805+1
AA American
E75
1:28 PM
CST
4:52 PM
CDT
2h 24m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MEX Mexico City 5h 7m AAAMAY → AMKL Mexico City (MEX) to Zacatecas flights
GDL Guadalajara 5h 15m AAAYBA → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Zacatecas flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 11m AAAFAM → Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Zacatecas flights
SJC San Jose 9h 17m AAASBA → F9Y4 San Jose (SJC) to Zacatecas flights
MDW Chicago 23h 43m EJAF9Y4 → F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Zacatecas flights
MTY Monterrey ~5h 4m AAAYBA → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Zacatecas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas-Fort Worth to Zacatecas
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 772 mi 2h 14m nonstop -1h behind

DFW–ZCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 772 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Zacatecas (ZCL) Zacatecas to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–ZCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 13 E70, E75 2h14-2h15 53% Oneworld –
QR Qatar Airways 7 E75 2h14 53% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to ZCL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MTY ~5h 4m MEX ~5h 7m GDL ~5h 15m LAX ~7h 11m SJC ~9h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
424
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 → ZCL
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
ZCL → DFW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
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
Zacatecas is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · ZCL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Zacatecas.
Distance & Flight Time
772 mi / 1,242 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m 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–ZCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Zacatecas route.
Route details
Distance772 mi / 1,242 km
Flight time2h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: ZCL
Full nameGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to ZCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport take about 2h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 772 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DFW to ZCL: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, Guadalajara and Los Angeles.
Zacatecas is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from ZCL 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 ZCL

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to ZCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to ZCL is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 772 miles (1,242 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, Guadalajara and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.