Travelling from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Explore the options for setting off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), two of the city's main airports.
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind New York.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route. There are 43 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 6:20pm. Choose the first JFK to DFW departure with American Airlines at 7:30am if getting there sooner works for you.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to DFW.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can book a direct flight from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
You'll have your pick of carriers operating direct flights from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport leaving from JFK. Book your ticket with one of these:
Most passengers choose to book seats with American Airlines from JFK to DFW.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.67% of its services landing on time.
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) flight ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Figure out if flying from EWR works better for your plans.
When departing from EWR, you can pick from a range of airlines that offer direct flights from New York to DFW. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
United Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from EWR to DFW.
Among the carriers operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, United Airlines has the best on-time performance.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Enjoy a hassle-free trip from start to finish from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Direct flights from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport can be booked from here.
Select your preferred airline and then buckle up for takeoff. These carriers offer direct New York to DFW flight tickets from LGA:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LGA and DFW is American Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, Delta Air Lines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Have a late flight from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near DFW and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car and discover Dallas and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Europcar and Thrifty are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
ج.م. 2,285 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 4,773. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to DFW, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
February is the quietest month for flights from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Dallas based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your New York to DFW flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
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Explore more of the United States
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