Route guide · 800 miles
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dallas
ORD → DFW · Nonstop 2h 8m · Live round-trip fares
If Dallas is next on your list, here's the honest picture on fares from Chicago. The trip covers about 800 miles and takes roughly 2h 8m in the air. Prices on this route reward planners: booking 3–6 weeks ahead is the sweet spot, and the lowest fares tend to sell out fast.
Live fares for ORD → DFW are updating. Use the search below for real-time prices.
Search live pricesNonstop flights from Chicago to Dallas
Nonstop flights from Chicago to Dallas are flown by Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines. The 800-mile trip takes about 2h 8m gate to gate, and nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 3–6 weeks ahead.
Booking insights: Chicago → Dallas
- Distance: 800 miles · nonstop flight time: 2h 8m.
- Cheapest upcoming week in the live data starts around Oct 22, with fares from $66.
- Fares tend to bottom out when you book about 3–6 weeks ahead — earlier than that rarely helps, later usually hurts.
- If your dates flex by a day or two, shifting to a midweek departure is the easiest saving there is.
- A free fare alert beats daily checking: we watch this route and ping you when prices drop.
Price trend
Cheapest departure weeks ahead
Departing around Oct 22 is currently the cheapest window — about $79 less than the nearest weeks. Based on recent fares found for this route; prices change quickly.
Cheapest month · Chicago → Dallas
October 2026
Every date's recent round-trip fare, at a glance.
Fares from
$66
Cheapest: Wed, Oct 28 — $66 · Priciest: Oct 23 — $159
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Chicago to Dallas flight FAQs
How long is the flight from ORD to DFW?
Nonstop flights from Chicago to Dallas take about 2h 8m and cover roughly 800 miles. One-stop itineraries add 2–4 hours depending on the layover city.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Dallas?
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines typically operate nonstop flights from ORD to DFW. Nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 3–6 weeks ahead of departure.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dallas?
There's no single magic month, but prices on this route generally soften in the shoulder season, when demand dips after the holidays and again in early fall. A free fare alert is the easiest way to catch those windows.
How much are last minute flights from ORD to DFW?
Book inside the final week and you'll usually pay a premium on ORD to DFW. Fares booked 3–6 weeks ahead are almost always kinder.
What is a good round-trip deal from Chicago to Dallas?
A good deal is anything at or below the recent fares shown above. Set a free Airfare Deal alert and we'll ping you the moment fares drop.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Dallas?
You'll mainly see Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines on Chicago to Dallas. Checking each against the live fares below is the surest way to find the lowest price for your dates.
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