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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to Dallas:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:52 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 1:07 am.

The flight takes about 3h 52m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Dallas:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Dallas takes 3h 52m, covering 1,292 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 Philadelphia to Dallas range from $249 to $462, with an average of $343 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $343 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $165 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $356 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Dallas flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia to Dallas flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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.

Since Dallas is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) — daily rates from around $18:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) — daily rates from around $24:

• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Philadelphia to Dallas usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and may arrive at several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 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 Philadelphia to Dallas route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 01m.

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Dallas most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Philadelphia to Dallas. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $322 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $422, a difference of $100.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Philadelphia and Dallas. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Frontier
• Southwest

Flying via Memphis (MEM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 45m, compared with 5h 06m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 5h 08m via Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG).

Dallas is 1 hour behind Philadelphia (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 are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Dallas flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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.

There are multiple ways to go from DFW to downtown Dallas. If you’re looking for convenience, taking a taxi or a rental car would be ideal. There are countless taxis available outside the arrivals area and they will drop you off at any destination in downtown Dallas. If you would rather get a rental, the airport has a rental car center where you can choose from some of the most reputable rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Alamo, and Enterprise, among others. If you want a more budget-friendly option, the DART light rail is worth considering.

Philadelphia International Airport has a total of eight lounges where you can hang out while waiting to board your flight. Delta, American Airlines, and United all have a lounge at the airport so you should consider booking with one of these airlines to get access. The Delta Sky Club is located in Terminal D near the D/E Connector while the United Club is on the same terminal on Level 2. American Airlines has four lounges, two in Terminal A, one in Concourse F, and the other between Concourse B and C.

For anyone traveling with a pet or service animal through DFW, you can find the relief areas both pre- and post-security. The pre-security relief areas are the most convenient ones for arriving passengers since you will need a boarding pass to be allowed post-security. The pre-security relief areas are located in Terminal A near Gate A8, Terminal D near Gates D15 and D29, and Terminal E near Gates E2 and E38.

If you’re running late and need to get to PHL Airport as quickly as possible, taking a taxi would be the best thing to do. They are available in abundance all over downtown Philadelphia and will drop you right outside the departures terminal at the airport. If you would rather use public transport, the train is a great option. Simply board the blue line from Jefferson Station and it will drop you at the airport station.