Cheap Flights from ORD to DAL: When to Fly from Chicago to Dallas

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to DAL are

• January 1st to February 25th
• August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

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 ORD to DAL is late January. Prices can be as high as $1223 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $154 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Dallas

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Dallas, TX (DAL) will usually cost between $154 to $598 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 $165. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $630. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $465 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $342 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to DAL flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ORD to DAL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.27, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. 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 $172 (39%) 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 $266. Return trip prices are from the DAL to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to DAL can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 25 minutes may not 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 not usually a nonstop flight from ORD to DAL while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to DAL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Singapore Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Dallas Love Field Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 798 miles or 1284 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to DAL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to DAL flight is about 2 hour 25 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 55 available flights from ORD to DAL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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