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

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E70
10:45 AM
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12:07 PM
CST
1h 22m
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AA American
E75
11:14 AM
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12:34 PM
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2h 20m
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E75
1:14 PM
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1:22 PM
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Zacatecas
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 772 mi 1h 22m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

DFW–ZCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 772 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 14 E70, E75 1h22-2h20 50% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MDW ~13h 39m LAX ~14h 24m MEX ~16h 22m SJC ~21h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
300
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
ZCL → DFW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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
0h
Zacatecas is 0 hours the same as Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · ZCL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Zacatecas.
Distance & Flight Time
772 mi / 1,242 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 22m to 2h 20m.
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 time1h 22m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: ZCL
Full nameGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 1h 22m to 2h 20m. The route covers 772 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DFW to ZCL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, LAX, MEX and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to ZCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to ZCL ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 772 miles (1,242 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.