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

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AC Air Canada
76F
9:10 PM
CST
12:40 AM+1
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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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 10 hubs
IAH Houston 4h 41m EKTK AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
GDL Guadalajara 4h 53m ACAFAM AABAF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CUU Chihuahua 5h 14m VB AABAJL Chihuahua (CUU) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
OAX Oaxaca 5h 25m AMVB AAQR Oaxaca (OAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MTY Monterrey 5h 38m LHVB AAAYBA Monterrey (MTY) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 5h 47m VB AAAYQF Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 51m VBY4 AAAYBA San José del Cabo (SJD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CUN Cancún 6h 4m CMF9VB AAAYBA Cancún (CUN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BJX Silao 6h 31m VB AAAYBA Silao (BJX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
HUX Huatulco 7h 24m VB AA Huatulco (HUX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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Mexico City to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 917 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
802
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
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
DFW → NLU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
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 11 7
Weekly flights 3 114 61
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 42m 2h 24m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
917 mi / 1,476 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
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 difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 917 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to DFW: Air Canada.
This route has limited weekly 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 George Bush Intercontinental, Guadalajara and General Roberto Fierro Villalobos.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
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 is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 917 miles (1,476 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Guadalajara and General Roberto Fierro Villalobos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Querétaro (QRO) and Morelia (MLM).