Cheapest time to fly to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)
To get the best prices for your flights to “Big D” you need to be flexible with your travel plans in 2024 / 2025. The lowest flight prices are commonly found during the hot summer months. Look for return flights between March and April, or September and October to comfortably tour the city without scorching sunshine. If you love music, try searching for last-minute flights in March to experience the North Texas Irish Festival or around the New Year when bargains may be found.
Flying to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)
With five terminals to choose from, visiting Dallas Fort Worth can be a little intimidating. However, at just 16 miles from downtown Dallas, it boasts good links to the city. Fly here from Heathrow by booking direct flights with FinnAir, American Airlines, or British Airways. Other London airports offer indirect flights with Air Canada via Toronto, or Delta Airlines via Atlanta, which are often cheaper than flying directly.
On arrival and getting around Dallas Fort Worth
Despite its intimidating size, the airport has been expertly planned so that moving between terminals is easy. The world’s largest airport train, Skylink, links the five terminals which enables passengers to move between them in around five minutes. Whilst waiting for your return flights home, you will be spoilt for choice with over 100 shops and over 100 eateries to choose from. Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the airport.
Getting to the city from the airport
Your top option for reaching the city after you have reached Dallas Fort Worth airport is to catch the free shuttle bus to the train station where you can catch the Trinity Railway Express into Dallas in around 20 minutes. However, you may find that your hotel is served by the Go Yellow Checker shuttle buses, which you can take from the upper level of each terminal – check with your hotel before you depart, it may be more convenient, especially if they stop right outside your accommodation. Private hire taxis are always available outside each terminal, and for a flat-rate fare of US$40 you can be taken to Dallas’s central business district.
Don't forget before you fly
Before you land in the US, you will need to have an ESTA, allowing you to visit as a tourist. You can make your application online, and the process is fairly quick but it must be done a minimum of three days before you depart. In terms of currency, you can either swap your pounds for dollars before you depart, or simply use one of the many ATMs when you arrive – check with your bank to see what charges may be applied.
