Travelling from Cincinnati to Dallas: what you need to know
Cincinnati's main airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Explore your options for leaving from this base when booking flights from Cincinnati to Dallas.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are the major arrival points in Dallas.
A direct flight from Cincinnati to Dallas takes an average of 2 hours 34 minutes. The timezone in Dallas is UTC-5, meaning it's 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
With 50 flights a week between the two airports, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Cincinnati to Dallas with American Airlines at 05:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from CVG to DFW is with American Airlines at 20:24.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Cincinnati to Dallas.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Add them to your packing checklist once you've found cheap flights from Cincinnati to Dallas.
Flying from Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
You can catch a direct flight from Cincinnati to Dallas departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Begin your journey at CVG and arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
American Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Cincinnati to Dallas departing from CVG.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Cincinnati to Dallas departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The journey from central Cincinnati to CVG takes about 38 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cincinnati to Dallas, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DFW:
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is about 16 kilometres from central Dallas. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cincinnati to Dallas, expect a drive time of approximately 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 50 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near DAL. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Cincinnati to Dallas:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Dallas
Right now, $119 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cincinnati to Dallas. The cheapest price for a return flight is $237. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Cincinnati to Dallas, reserve your trip 10 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cincinnati to Dallas. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Dallas
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cincinnati to Dallas. July is the most popular month to travel to Dallas. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Cincinnati to Dallas, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Cincinnati to Dallas sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dallas right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Cincinnati to Dallas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Dallas itinerary.
Complete your Dallas trip with a car rental
Explore our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Cincinnati to Dallas. Whether you want a compact ride, roomy sedan or even something that'll turn heads, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
