Travelling from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Acapulco Airport (ACA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Acapulco Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Dallas and Acapulco share the UTC-6 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DFW to ACA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
American Airlines has direct flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Acapulco Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Acapulco — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 82.76% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DFW to ACA flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Acapulco Airport. Many passengers pass through Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport on this route.
Handy information about Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Of all flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Dallas to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Acapulco Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near DFW:
Arriving at Acapulco Airport (ACA)
Reserve a hotel close to ACA if you're catching a late Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Acapulco Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Acapulco Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Thrifty and discover more of Acapulco and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Acapulco Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Acapulco Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Acapulco in March.
When booking your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Acapulco Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Acapulco, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DFW to ACA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Acapulco. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 322 kilometres north of Acapulco, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.


