Mexico City to Dallas-Fort Worth (NLU–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC Air Canada
76F
7:15 AM
CST
10:45 AM
MDT
2h 30m
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Mexico City to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 917 mi 2h 30m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

NLU–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 917 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 3 76F 2h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
76F Boeing 767 Freighter – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to DFW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
678
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
NLU → DFW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
DFW → NLU
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric NLU→DFW MEX→DFW QRO→DFW
Distance from NLU 22 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 3
Weekly flights 3 77 37
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 44m 2h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU 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 Mexico City.
NLU: CST · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
917 mi / 1,476 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

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.

NLU–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance917 mi / 1,476 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 917 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NLU to DFW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, CUN, TQO, PDX, IAH, GDL, BOG, PHL, MTY, ANC, ORD, DGO, OAX, PUJ, IST and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, QRO and MLM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NLU to DFW

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to DFW ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 917 miles (1,476 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Querétaro (QRO) and Morelia (MLM).