Cheap Flights from JFK to DFW: When to Fly from New York to Dallas

 

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to DFW are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 9th)
• August 13th to November 18th (except the week of August 20th)
• December 3rd to December 16th

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 JFK to DFW is late January. Prices can be as high as $468 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $235 for Wednesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Dallas

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) will usually cost between $245 to $345 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $243. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $376. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $132 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $287 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to DFW flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the JFK to DFW flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to DFW, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into JFK. Sundays 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 $38 (12%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $272. Return trip prices are from the DFW to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK to DFW can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 29 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, JetBlue, Qantas, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1388 miles or 2234 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to DFW flight is about 3 hour 29 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 82 available flights from JFK to DFW.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from JFK to DFW tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 25% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 10% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DFW heading for JFK about 21 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX is about 2 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 292 minutes late
• American: 10 minutes late
• Endeavor: 12 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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