Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the main airport in Fort Lauderdale. Search for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) that take off from this base.
The average time for a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 3 hours 14 minutes.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route. There are 61 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Spirit Airlines at 22:05. Choose the first FLL to DFW departure operated by American Airlines at 05:02 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to DFW.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
You can travel on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with American Airlines. This popular airline operates services from FLL.
FLL is about 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
About Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Book a hotel close to DFW if you're catching a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 26 minutes.
It takes roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from ج.م. 2,017 or travel return from just ج.م. 4,104. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
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To score the lowest price on your tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, plan your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Dallas in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Fort Lauderdale to DFW in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Dallas
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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Perot Museum of Nature and Science are just two of the big attractions to add to your Dallas itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dallas Museum of Art.
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