Flying from Dubai to Dallas: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Dubai. Check out your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when searching for a flight from Dubai to Dallas.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is where you'll be arriving in Dallas.
Around 16 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Dubai to Dallas flight.
Dallas is ten hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Dubai to Dallas is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DXB to DFW is the 02:40 Emirates option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 02:40 with Emirates.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Dubai to Dallas flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Dallas
To find cheap Dubai to Dallas flights, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Dubai to Dallas.
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Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Dubai to Dallas, you can leave from Dubai Airport (DXB). Travel from DXB to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) without making any stops.
Emirates is a well-known carrier that offers direct Dubai to Dallas plane tickets leaving from DXB.
We make it a cinch to find a Dubai to Dallas flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
DXB is about 5 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Dallas, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your Dubai to Dallas flight with a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). A major stopover between Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport and Dallas, it's a great opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
DWC is about 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to Dallas:
64% of flights taking off from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to DFW if you have a late flight from Dubai to Dallas. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dallas Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and explore beyond Dallas's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport around one week before your travel date.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
After your flight from Dubai to Dallas has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Dallas is roughly 6 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 45 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to DAL. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Dubai to Dallas:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and be on your way in a flash.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from DAL three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Dallas Love Field Airport is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Dubai to Dallas. July is the most popular month to visit Dallas. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your Dubai to Dallas tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Dubai to Dallas in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
More about Dallas
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dallas right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Dubai to Dallas:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are must-visits when exploring Dallas.
Explore more of the United States
Dallas is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 370 kilometres south of Dallas, a visit to Houston will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for San Antonio, about 402 kilometres southwest of Dallas. San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square are the start of reasons to visit.