3 airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Dallas.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| United Airlines | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | HOU William P. Hobby Airport | DAL Dallas Love Field |
| American Airlines | HOU William P. Hobby Airport | DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
16 miles (26 km) from the city centre. 85.7 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | DART Orange Line from DFW Airport Station to downtown Dallas (West End about 50 min, Pearl/Arts District and Convention Center about 56 min) | about 50m | $2.50 two-hour pass; $5 day pass |
6 miles (10 km) from the city centre. 16.9 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shuttle | Free DART Love Link shuttle from the terminal to Inwood/Love Field station (Orange and Green lines) | shuttle free; DART fare applies on rail |
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Dallas is the same time as Houston. Dallas uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and arrive at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).
About 225 miles (362 km), measured between the city centres.
Dallas is the same time as Houston.
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
DART Orange Line from DFW Airport Station to downtown Dallas (West End about 50 min, Pearl/Arts District and Convention Center about 56 min), about 50 minutes, $2.50 two-hour pass; $5 day pass.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.