Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dallas (CHI - DFW)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Dallas and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$69	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Mar 7 — Mon, Mar 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas is currently $69
Cheapest one-way flight	$41	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Dallas is currently $41
Last-minute weekend getaway	$256	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Dallas is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights	$447	United Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas is currently $447

Fastest flight	2 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Dallas takes 2 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dallas is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–190
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $115–205

Popular airlines from Chicago to Dallas

Southwest

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $165–340

41 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - DAL Every day

2837 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - DAL Every day
American

Nonstop

from $176

Typical price: $175–345

74 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - DFW Every day

788 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DFW Every day
United

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $170–380

33 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - DFW Every day

181 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DFW Every day
Delta

from $194

Typical price: $195–475

638 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - DAL, DFW Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $69

Typical price: $100–210

6 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - DFW Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

34 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - DFW Every day
Spirit

from $144

Typical price: $120–260

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DFW Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 27 min 16 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas United States 17 min 6 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 58 min 185 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 3 hr 19 min 211 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Dallas

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Dallas are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $80 to $190.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $69. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $41.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Dallas is $177, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 22.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Dallas is $176, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Dallas is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Dallas is $194, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Dallas is $69, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Dallas is $144, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas starts at $69 from Sat, Mar 7 to Mon, Mar 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $41 and departs on Wed, Apr 1.

2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Dallas.

Weather in Dallas is warm Mar–May and Sep–Oct and hot in summer (Jun–Aug). Winters (Nov–Feb) are cool to cold. Visitor traffic is steady year-round, but crowds are heaviest during the State Fair of Texas (late Sep–mid Oct), a huge, 24-day event that attracts millions with its rides, auto show and food vendors galore. In Jan, the Cotton Bowl Classic, a historic college football game, is played at AT&T Stadium.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Dallas.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Dallas really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Dallas.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 74 nonstop flights and 788 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 41 nonstop flights and 2,837 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Love Field (DAL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Dallas are:

United offers 33 nonstop flights and 181 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) .
Delta offers 638 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Love Field (DAL) , Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) .
Frontier offers 6 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) .
Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Dallas.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $69. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $41.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Dallas is $177, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 22.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Dallas is $176, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Dallas is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Dallas is $194, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Dallas is $69, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Dallas is $144, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.

Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Dallas.

There are 41 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 74 American direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 United direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Dallas at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26.

Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Dallas.

There are 41 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 74 American direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 United direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Dallas on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Dallas start at $69 from Sat, Mar 7 to Mon, Mar 9 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Dallas, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Dallas start at $447 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Dallas start at $69 from Sat, Mar 7 to Mon, Mar 9.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Dallas, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Dallas starts at $256 from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Dallas at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Dallas, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.