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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:29 pm and lands at 1:36 am.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport takes 3h 07m, covering 986 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport range from $195 to $407, with an average of $288 over the past 12 months. Anything below $195 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $288 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $136 round-trip via New York LaGuardia (LGA), compared to $297 for nonstop.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 86% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $88, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Thrifty

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 42m.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $265 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $350, a difference of $85.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 5h 45m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 5h 53m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Anyone planning to leave their car at the airport will be happy to know that there are countless parking spaces around the airport. For long-term parking, there are three options from which you can choose. There is the McNamara Long-Term Parking, Big Blue Deck Long-Term Parking, and Green Lots 1 & 2. The Green Lot, in particular, is the most convenient since they charge a daily flat rate, although it is worth mentioning that they only accept credit card payments.

Two major airports serve Dallas and the surrounding areas: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL). While the two airports are only about 17 miles from each other, Dallas Love Field is the closest to the city center at around 7 miles. It is also relatively less busy compared to DFW, which is arguably the busiest airport in Texas and handles the most passenger traffic. Therefore, if you want to avoid long lines, consider booking a flight that lands at Dallas Love Field Airport.

We all agree that flying is not a very sustainable way to travel. However, we cannot avoid flying, so the only way we can care for the environment is by taking the necessary steps to ensure that we make our flights more sustainable. One way to do that is by booking direct flights instead of connecting flights. While they might be cheaper, connecting flights are usually longer and therefore burn a lot more fuel releasing more carbon into the environment.

To get to DTW Airport via public transport, you will have to head to the station at Washington + Lafayette, which is in the heart of Downtown Detroit. While at the station, take the 261 bus, which heads to Fast Michigan via DTW Airport. If you would much rather drive to the airport, take the I-94 W, which also goes directly to DTW Airport.