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Dallas Love Field Airport Guide

CapitalWashington
Population340,110,988
CurrencyUSD $ United States dollar
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC-05:00 CDT
AirportDAL
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~5,462,011

Dallas Love Field (IATA: DAL) is a key aviation hub serving Dallas and the wider United States region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Dallas from DAL

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Dallas Love Field has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at DAL

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Dallas Love Field. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there hotels near DAL?+
Which airlines fly from DAL?+

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Top-rated tours and experiences in Dallas, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Dallas

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Dallas Love Field (DAL) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
DAL / KDAL
Serves
Dallas
Country
United States
Local time now
02:00 (CDT)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Currency
USD ($)
Capital
Washington
Coordinates
32.8471, -96.8518

Alternative airports near DAL

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)18 km
Straight-line distance from DAL. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from DAL right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
New Orleans (MSY)Southwest Airlines1 stop29 Nov€124
Tampa (TPA)Southwest AirlinesDirect19 Sep€126
Denver (DEN)Southwest AirlinesDirect30 Sep€141
Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest AirlinesDirect27 Oct€145
Philadelphia (PHL)Southwest Airlines2 stops25 Sep€148
San Diego (SAN)Southwest AirlinesDirect28 Oct€195
Sacramento (SAC)Southwest AirlinesDirect1 Sep€213
Ontario (ONT)Southwest Airlines1 stop10 Oct€214
San Antonio (SAT)Southwest AirlinesDirect30 Aug€237
Baltimore (BWI)Southwest AirlinesDirect12 Sep€241
Phoenix (PHX)Southwest AirlinesDirect18 Sep€241
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Southwest Airlines1 stop12 Sep€243
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

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Nonstop destinations from DAL

Dallas Love Field has published nonstop service to 20 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from DAL.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
AtlantaATLUnited States1,157 km
El DoradoELDUnited States378 km
Hot SpringsHOTUnited States391 km
DenverDENUnited States1,047 km
HoustonIAHUnited States348 km
AlbuquerqueABQUnited States932 km
AmarilloAMAUnited States519 km
AustinAUSUnited States304 km
BirminghamBHMUnited States942 km
El PasoELPUnited States902 km
HoustonHOUUnited States385 km
LubbockLBBUnited States471 km
Little RockLITUnited States475 km
MidlandMAFUnited States512 km
Kansas CityMCIUnited States743 km
New OrleansMSYUnited States700 km
Oklahoma CityOKCUnited States291 km
San AntonioSATUnited States399 km
St LouisSTLUnited States878 km
TulsaTULUnited States383 km

Airlines serving DAL

3 carriers publish nonstop service at DAL, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Southwest AirlinesWNBudget30
United AirlinesUAFull Service4
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than DAL-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.