Cheap flights from Chicago to Dallas

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Cheapest round-trip flights$76
SpiritNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas is currently $76
Cheapest one-way flight$33
FrontierNonstop4 hrWed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Dallas is currently $33
Last-minute weekend getaway$222
FrontierNonstop3 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Dallas is currently $222
Cheapest business class flights$290
FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas is currently $290
Fastest flight2 hr 15 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Dallas takes 2 hr 15 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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
Prices in January are usually between $80 and $200.

Popular airlines from Chicago to Dallas

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $199
    Typical price: $170–335
    46 weekly nonstop flights
    MDW, ORD - DALEvery day
    3090 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - DALEvery day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $199
    Typical price: $175–335
    78 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - DFWEvery day
    940 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - DFWEvery day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $199
    Typical price: $170–365
    33 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - DFWEvery day
    143 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - DFWEvery day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $92
    Typical price: $100–210
    16 weekly nonstop flights
    MDW, ORD - DFWEvery day
    47 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - DFWEvery day
  • Delta
    from $239
    Typical price: $195–455
    620 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - DAL, DFWEvery day
  • Spirit
    from $76
    Typical price: $130–285
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - DFWEvery day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    ChicagoUnited States26 min16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 24 min75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi

Popular airports near Dallas

  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    DallasUnited States27 min16 mi
  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
    DallasUnited States17 min6 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    AustinUnited States2 hr 59 min185 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    HoustonUnited States3 hr 19 min211 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 $200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $76. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Dallas is $199, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Dallas is $199, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Dallas is $199, flying from May 2 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Dallas is $92, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Dallas is $239, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Dallas is $76, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas starts at $76 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $33 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
2 hr 15 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 78 nonstop flights and 940 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 46 nonstop flights and 3,090 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 143 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
  • Frontier offers 16 nonstop flights and 47 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).
  • Delta offers 620 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).
  • 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 Spirit from $76. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Dallas is $199, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Dallas is $199, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Dallas is $199, flying from May 2 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Dallas is $92, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Dallas is $239, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Dallas is $76, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Dallas.
  • There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 78 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 16 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
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 $222 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Dallas.
  • There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 78 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 16 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Dallas per week. Flights are available every day.
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 $76 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Spirit.
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 $290 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Dallas start at $76 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
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 $222 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Dallas at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
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.

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