Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Direct Flights

Find cheap flights from Chicago to Dallas from $37

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Dallas departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Thu 5/16
Thu 5/23

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Dallas

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Dallas, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Dallas, as well as popular online travel agencies
In the last 7 days travelers have searched 43,990,755 times on KAYAK, and here is why:

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Dallas (CHI-DFW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dallas that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
5:45 am - 8:23 amORD-DFW
2h 38mnonstop
1:45 pm - 4:13 pmDFW-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
$63Spirit Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, May 5 - Tue, May 7
6:00 am - 8:34 amMDW-DFW
2h 34mnonstop
2:23 pm - 4:46 pmDFW-MDW
2h 23mnonstop
$63Frontier
Find Deal
Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
6:25 pm - 9:02 pmORD-DFW
2h 37mnonstop
6:10 am - 8:34 amDFW-ORD
2h 24mnonstop
Sat, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 29
7:11 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DFW
2h 41mnonstop
10:29 pm - 12:52 amDFW-ORD
2h 23mnonstop
Sat, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 23
1:25 pm - 6:07 pmMDW-DFW
4h 42m1 stop
5:40 am - 12:45 pmDFW-MDW
7h 05m1 stop
$198Delta
Find Deal
Tue, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 24
5:34 am - 10:31 amORD-DAL
4h 57m1 stop
10:18 am - 4:47 pmDAL-ORD
6h 29m1 stop
$198Delta
Find Deal
Sat, May 4 - Tue, May 14
7:10 pm - 9:40 pmORD-DAL
2h 30mnonstop
6:00 am - 8:25 amDAL-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$250Southwest
Find Deal
Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 16
1:45 pm - 4:10 pmORD-DAL
2h 25mnonstop
3:45 pm - 6:10 pmDAL-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$259Southwest
Find Deal
Mon, May 6 - Thu, May 9
9:00 pm - 1:55 pmORD-DAL
16h 55m1 stop
2:55 pm - 5:58 amDAL-ORD
15h 03m1 stop
$468Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
1:06 pm - 1:34 pmORD-DAL
24h 28m1 stop
2:39 pm - 5:45 amDAL-ORD
15h 06m1 stop
$549Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14

Flights from Chicago to Dallas - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Dallas to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Dallas flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Dallas.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Dallas cost $29 and was between Chicago Midway Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $58.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dallas?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Dallas clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dallas on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Dallas. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dallas?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Dallas, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Dallas is January, where tickets cost $125 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $246 and $242 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Dallas?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $182, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Dallas?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Dallas, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Dallas, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dallas?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago to Dallas found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $37. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $63 and Spirit Airlines from $63.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Dallas?

American Airlines (13 flights per day), Southwest (9 flights per day), and United Airlines (6 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Dallas?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Dallas.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Dallas. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $38 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Dallas per day?

Each day, there are between 31 and 38 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Dallas, with an average flight time of 2h 33m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Each week, there are 248 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Dallas?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Dallas take?

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Dallas. The quickest journey takes 2h 27m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$37
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Dallas based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Dallas

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Dallas?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Dallas was $37 for a one-way ticket and $63 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Dallas?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Dallas.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Dallas?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Dallas Love Field or Dallas/Fort Worth.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Dallas?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Dallas?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Dallas.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Dallas?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Dallas.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Dallas?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Dallas?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dallas with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Dallas?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dallas from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Dallas?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Dallas, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Dallas

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

See more direct flights

Nonstop returns

Dallas to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Book cheap flights from Chicago to Dallas

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Dallas found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/5Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 38mORD-DFW
$37
5/21Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 31mMDW-DFW
$37
5/3Fri
1 stop
14h 29mORD-DFW
$58
6/14Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 15mORD-DFW
$61
4/24Wed
1 stop
12h 44mORD-DFW
$62
6/1Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 39mORD-DAL
$79
5/12Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
4h 59mORD-DFW
$92
4/30Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 53mORD-DAL
$98
5/5Sun
nonstopSouthwest
2h 15mMDW-DAL
$130
5/6Mon
nonstopSouthwest
2h 30mORD-DAL
$134

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from Chicago to Dallas

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Dallas that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/20Sat
nonstopFrontier
2h 37mORD-DFW
4/30Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 23mDFW-ORD
$73
4/17Wed
nonstop
2h 38mORD-DFW
4/24Wed
nonstop
2h 23mDFW-ORD
$82
4/17Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 37mORD-DFW
4/23Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 23mDFW-ORD
$83
4/16Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 38mORD-DFW
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 06mDFW-ORD
$90
4/20Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 41mORD-DFW
4/22Mon
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 24mDFW-ORD
$93
4/16Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 02mORD-DFW
4/17Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 10mDFW-ORD
$285
4/16Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 47mORD-DFW
4/17Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 48mDFW-ORD
$287
4/16Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 53mORD-DAL
4/17Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 22mDAL-ORD
$290
4/16Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 15mORD-DAL
4/17Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 25mDAL-ORD
$317
4/16Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 45mORD-DAL
4/17Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 05mDAL-ORD
$322

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Flights to Dallas

Return flight deals:

Dallas - Chicago

Cabin classes: