How many flights from Chicago to Dallas are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 39.6% of flights from Chicago to Dallas are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data reflects trends observed across the trailing 90 days, indicating that while direct options are available, a notable portion of flights involve connections.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Dallas?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Dallas has a duration of 2 hours and 43 minutes, covering a distance of 1291 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically average a much longer duration of 12 hours and 6 minutes. Travelers should consider these significant time differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Dallas?

Historically, good prices on flights from Chicago to Dallas are observed frequently. This route has consistently shown a regular availability of competitive fares. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing for this destination, based on trends observed in the trailing 30 days.

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Chicago to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dallas

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Dallas, the data indicates that April is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $86. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $93, and September presents another affordable option at a median of $114. These months stand out as the most economical times for this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Chicago to Dallas typically range from $167 to $595, with a median of $354. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal is possible but requires some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

When considering how long is the flight from Chicago to Dallas, a typical journey, including connections, is 2h 43m. However, most itineraries on this route involve at least one connection, with only 39.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that do connect, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Chicago and Dallas is 1291 kilometers, which classifies this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience, even with connections, making it a convenient option for a domestic trip.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Dallas

Regular price: $100 - $236

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Dallas.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Dallas is $100-$236. The current lowest deal is $67 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 17.

now $67

Low $100

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dallas

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dallas is May, with a median price of $104. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $956. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

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Flights from $104

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $956

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Direct flights from Chicago to Dallas

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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dallas

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Dallas

Chicago (MDW) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$309

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Dallas

Chicago (MDW) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$300

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Dallas

Chicago (MDW) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$293

$211

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Dallas

Chicago (MDW) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$125

$83

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dallas

Chicago (ORD) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$113

$80

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dallas

Chicago (ORD) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$106

$89

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Dallas

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$523 → $245

53%

4 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 3

$542 → $312

42%

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

$549 → $358

35%

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

$549 → $390

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dallas

Chicago - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Dallas are above the typical level, with a median of $354.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 43m.

Direct flights typically take 2h 43m, while connecting flights average 23h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 60.4% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines both offer direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Dallas are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Dallas and is often the cheapest option from Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is a convenient alternative for flights from Chicago to Dallas.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is another option for flights from the wider Chicago area to Dallas.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$242

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Chicago to Dallas.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a reliable alternative for central Texas travel with high flight frequency.

📍 ~290 km from Dallas (approximately 3-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$205

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Chicago to Dallas is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $274. In contrast, purchasing tickets 0-6 days out saw average prices rise to $625, and 7-13 days out, the average price was $686. Planning ahead by at least two weeks can lead to significant savings on this route, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Dallas is considered to be $167 or less. The median price for this route was $354, with 75% of prices observed being $595 or less. Historically, prices at or below $167 represent a competitive fare for this route, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Dallas include April, with a median price of $86, and May, with a median price of $93. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $114. The annual median price for this route is $354, indicating that these months typically offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dallas

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Dallas

Regular price: $100 - $236

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Dallas.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Dallas is $100-$236. The current lowest deal is $67 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 17.

now $67

Low $100

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dallas

May

Cheapest

Flights from $104

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $956

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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Jul

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Sep

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Dec