Dallas is the ninth most populous US city and anchors the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex of about 8.5 million people. Two airports serve it: the large American Airlines hub at DFW and the smaller Love Field close to downtown. Summers are very hot, with average highs near 97 F in July and August.
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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.
Since May 7, 2025, TSA requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (star marking), an enhanced license, or an alternative such as a valid US passport or military ID at airport checkpoints. Travelers under 18 do not need ID when flying with a companion who has acceptable ID.
Summer is very hot, with average highs of 92 to 97 F from June to August. Spring and autumn are milder, with April and October highs near 77 to 80 F.
Busiest: Mar-May, Sep-Nov. Quieter shoulder season: Feb, Dec.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) |
| Feb | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) |
| Mar | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) |
| Apr | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) |
| Jun | 93°F (34°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Jul | 97°F (36°C) | 78°F (26°C) |
| Aug | 97°F (36°C) | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sep | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| Oct | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) |
| Nov | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) |
| Dec | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) |
Dallas is served by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL). Dallas Fort Worth International Airport handled about 85.7 million passengers in 2025.
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. Since May 7, 2025, TSA requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (star marking), an enhanced license, or an alternative such as a valid US passport or military ID at airport checkpoints. Travelers under 18 do not need ID when flying with a companion who has acceptable ID.
Summer is very hot, with average highs of 92 to 97 F from June to August. Spring and autumn are milder, with April and October highs near 77 to 80 F.
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.
Dallas uses the US dollar (USD).
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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.