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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Dallas

DTW — DFW
Oct 23 — Oct 301
Fri 10/23
Fri 10/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Dallas are usually found in October or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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October

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$245
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas?

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas (average of $227). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas in July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to DFW?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,198 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,198 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,198 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,591 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,198 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,226 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,198 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,076 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,198 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,579 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,198 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Dallas?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to Dallas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dallas from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County; the airport handles an average of 26 outbound flights to Dallas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Detroit airport to Dallas. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Dallas, with prices starting at $93. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $167 and $169, respectively. Frontier is priced at 69% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $72. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas on time: Frontier (88%), Korean Air (85%), Volaris (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas is $83. On average you can expect to pay $955. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Dallas/Fort Worth), can usually be booked for $88.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Dallas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Dallas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Dallas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Dallas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Dallas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Dallas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas (average of $227). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas in July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Dallas

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$93Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$167Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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