Flying from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Dubai. Check out your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when reserving your flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Expect to be travelling for 16 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight.
The timezone in Dallas is UTC-5, which is nine hours behind Dubai. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas.
Choose from 7 direct services every week between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This is the most popular route, with Emirates offering a 2:40am departure from DXB to DFW.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to DFW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB).
You'll find a direct flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with Emirates. This well-known airline offers services from DXB.
Emirates is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from DXB to DFW.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 68.85% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to DFW. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a great option between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and DFW.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dubai to DFW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
About Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Reserve a hotel close to DFW if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dallas and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Dubai 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
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Currently, $784 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,196. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to DFW, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on flight tickets from Dubai to DFW.
Save money on your flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Plan your visit to Dallas in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your Dubai to DFW flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dallas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dallas right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
Meyerson Symphony Centre and Winspear Opera House are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Dallas to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dallas. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
Shreveport is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres east of Dallas. No journey is complete without visiting Adventure Fun Park, Elvis Presley Statue and Lincoln Park.
