Cheap Flights from DFW to SPI: When to Fly from Dallas to Springfield

 

The cheapest times to fly from DFW to SPI are

• August 13th to March 4th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, and December 17th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DFW to SPI is early December. Prices can be as high as $511 for Friday flights during late March, or as low as $281 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Springfield

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Springfield, IL (SPI) will usually cost between $281 to $406 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $292. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late March, with an average price of $396. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $104 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $307 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DFW to SPI flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DFW to SPI route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DFW to SPI flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.3, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $46 (13%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $297. Return trip prices are from the SPI to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to SPI can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 7 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from DFW to SPI while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DFW to SPI? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 630 miles or 1014 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DFW to SPI?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to SPI flight is about 2 hour 7 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Springfield, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 26 available flights from DFW to SPI.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to SPI tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 16% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 26% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SPI heading for DFW about 2 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Springfield, IL is about 3 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Envoy: 2 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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