Flying from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): what you need to know
London has many airports where you can jet off on adventures. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
The average length of a direct flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 10 hours 16 minutes.
Dallas is 5 hours behind London. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route. There are 47 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with American Airlines at 16:25. Opt for the first LHR to DFW departure with American Airlines at 08:20 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to DFW, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with American Airlines. This popular airline operates services from LHR.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from London to DFW leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
From the centre of London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can book a direct flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) departing from this hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to DFW are offered by American Airlines.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and DFW:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to DFW:
About Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DFW:
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is $472. The cheapest price for a return flight is $792. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from London to DFW if you book 9 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport if you travel in June. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Dallas in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Dallas. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from London to DFW during then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 41ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 16ºC.
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