Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Dallas
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). 802 miles, 2h 5m nonstop.
ORD to DFW at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 802 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNNK5 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 26all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Chicago to Dallas
Round trips from $73
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Dallas
5 airlines fly nonstop with 26 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Minneapolis (MSP)DLSY2 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports and Dallas has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Other arrival airports near Dallas
Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and Spirit all fly ORD to DFW nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $73; September 2026 is the most expensive at $101 and up, a difference of $28 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
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Search Chicago to DallasChicago to Dallas: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Dallas?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Dallas (DFW) takes about 2h 5m gate to gate, covering 802 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to DFW?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Dallas (DFW), with 26 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MSP and DTW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dallas?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Dallas (DFW), starting at $73 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Dallas flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dallas?
Dallas is in the same time zone as Chicago, so there is no clock change. ORD is on America/Chicago time and DFW on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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