Traveling from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the best departure point for your flight from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Explore your options for leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flight is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Dallas is one hour behind New York. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
With 32 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from JFK to DFW is with American Airlines at 6:20pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to DFW.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can hop on a direct flight from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
At JFK, you can choose from various carriers offering direct flights from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, including:
American Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from JFK to DFW.
Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 78.18% of its services arriving on schedule.
Located around 15 miles from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
73% of flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Work out whether leaving from EWR works best for your plans.
When jetting off from EWR, you can pick from a range of airlines that offer direct flights from New York to DFW. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
United is the most frequently booked airline flying from EWR to DFW.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is United. Its Newark Liberty International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flights land as scheduled 76.85% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 15 miles away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to DFW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Begin your journey at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and head straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport from here.
Choose any of these top carriers offering direct New York to DFW plane tickets from LGA:
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LGA to DFW.
Spirit Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
LGA is roughly 8 miles from central New York. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from LGA arrive at their final stop as scheduled 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Center.
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:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flight.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Getting from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
Central Dallas is around 20 miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
$33 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. A return flight starts from $116. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to DFW if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Dallas. July is when most people book flights from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Book a New York to DFW plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 75ºF to 106ºF.
January sees temperatures of between 34ºF and 61ºF. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
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