Airport guide
Flying into Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)
Every venue below has DFW as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a large airport 16 miles from downtown Dallas in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 54 venues with 1,215 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Grapevine Vintage Railroad at 3.5 miles.
Venues nearest DFW
| Venue | City | From DFW | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Vintage Railroad | Grapevine | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) | 220 | DAL, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Lancaster Theatre at Palace Arts Center | Grapevine | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) | 1 | DAL, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Main Hall at Coppell Arts Center | Coppell | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) | 9 | DAL, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Fellowship Church | Grapevine | 4.7 mi (7.5 km) | 2 | DAL, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Hangout Restaurant & Sports Club | Irving | 4.7 mi (7.6 km) | 1 | DAL, 8.6 mi | Hotels |
| Carpenter Hall at Irving Arts Center | Irving | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 4 | DAL, 6.2 mi | Hotels |
| Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie | 6.3 mi (10.2 km) | 33 | DAL, 10 mi | Hotels |
| NYTEX Sports Centre | North Richland Hills | 9.6 mi (15.4 km) | 22 | DAL, 20 mi | Hotels |
| CBD Kratom Backyard at Texas Live! | Arlington | 11 mi (16.9 km) | 3 | DAL, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Globe Life Field | Arlington | 11 mi (17.2 km) | 94 | DAL, 15 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| AT&T Stadium | Arlington | 11 mi (17.3 km) | 21 | DAL, 16 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| NorthWood Church | Keller | 12 mi (18.7 km) | 1 | DAL, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Arlington Music Hall | Arlington | 12 mi (18.8 km) | 45 | DAL, 17 mi | Hotels |
| College Park Center | Arlington | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 10 | DAL, 17 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Rio Bravo Arlington | Arlington | 13 mi (21.2 km) | 1 | DAL, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Traders Village Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie | 14 mi (22.6 km) | 16 | DAL, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Haltom Theater | Haltom City | 15 mi (23.9 km) | 3 | DAL, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Improv Comedy Club - Arlington | Arlington | 16 mi (24.9 km) | 29 | DAL, 19 mi | Hotels |
| Texas Motor Speedway | Fort Worth | 17 mi (27.9 km) | 3 | DAL, 28 mi | Hotels |
| I.M Terrel Performing Arts Center | Fort Worth | 19 mi (30.7 km) | 7 | DAL, 28 mi | Hotels |
| Fort Worth Stockyards | Fort Worth | 19 mi (31.2 km) | 1 | DAL, 29 mi | Hotels |
| Cowtown Coliseum | Fort Worth | 19 mi (31.3 km) | 84 | DAL, 29 mi | Hotels |
| Billy Bobs | Fort Worth | 19 mi (31.3 km) | 39 | DAL, 29 mi | Hotels |
| Tannahill's Music Hall and Lounge | Fort Worth | 19 mi (31.3 km) | 16 | DAL, 29 mi | Hotels |
| Red River Station BBQ | Saint Jo | 62 mi (99.6 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
And 29 more venues in Fort Worth, Thackerville, Frisco, Weatherford, Granbury and Mansfield.
Event weekends near DFW
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues DFW is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 43 | Cowtown Coliseum | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 43 | Improv Comedy Club - Arlington | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 50 | Grapevine Vintage Railroad | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 62 | Grapevine Vintage Railroad | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 74 | Grapevine Vintage Railroad | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 66 | Grapevine Vintage Railroad | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 28 | Grapevine Vintage Railroad | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 10 | Cowtown Coliseum | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 15 | Cowtown Coliseum | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 16 | Cowtown Coliseum | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 25 | Casa Manana | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 37 | Improv Comedy Club - Arlington | Search this weekend |
Next events near DFW
Stray Cats
Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Texas
From about $56.00View TicketsThe Carpenters Songbook
Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth, Texas
From about $133.00View TicketsTCU Horned Frogs vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
From about $9.00View TicketsNorth Texas Mean Green Women's Volleyball vs. UTSA Roadrunners
North Texas Volleyball Center, Denton, Texas
From about $7.00View TicketsTexas Arlington Mavericks Women's Volleyball vs. Austin Peay Governors
College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
From about $20.00View TicketsTCU Horned Frogs Women's Basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
From about $15.00View TicketsPBR Stockyards Showcase
Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas
From about $75.00View TicketsMichael Blackson
Improv Comedy Club - Arlington, Arlington, Texas
From about $166.00View TicketsFrozen - The Musical
Casa Manana, Fort Worth, Texas
From about $75.00View TicketsRandall King
CBD Kratom Backyard at Texas Live!, Arlington, Texas
From about $51.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: Stray Cats
- Nov 10: The Carpenters Songbook
- Nov 11: North Texas Mean Green Women's Volleyball vs. U…
- Nov 12: Texas Arlington Mavericks Women's Volleyball vs…
- Nov 13: Randall King
When events near DFW happen
- 66% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 388 of 725 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities DFW serves
| City | Events | From DFW | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 648 | 20 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Grapevine | 223 | 3.9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Arlington | 203 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Grand Prairie | 49 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Thackerville | 14 | 60 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Frisco | 12 | 22 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Weatherford | 10 | 48 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Coppell | 9 | 4.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Granbury | 5 | 54 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Irving | 5 | 7.1 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Mansfield | 4 | 23 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near DFW
| Airport | Type | From DFW |
|---|---|---|
| DAL Dallas Love Field | Large airport | 11 mi |
DAL is the second option for 52 of these venues.
Home teams near DFW
- Dallas Cowboys play at AT&T Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Texas Rangers play at Globe Life Field (MLB ballpark airports).
- FC Dallas play at Toyota Stadium - Frisco (MLS stadium airports).
- Dallas Wings play at College Park Center (WNBA arena airports).
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How far is DFW from Grapevine Vintage Railroad?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 3.5 miles from Grapevine Vintage Railroad in a straight line.
How many events are near DFW in the next 12 weeks?
We list 469 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues DFW is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Dec 11, with 74. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which other airports are near DFW?
Within 50 miles of DFW we also list Dallas Love Field (DAL), 11 miles away.
How far is DFW from downtown Dallas?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 16 miles (26.2 km) from downtown Dallas in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Which venues are closest to DFW?
Of the venues DFW is the first airport we list for, the closest are Grapevine Vintage Railroad (3.5 miles), Lancaster Theatre at Palace Arts Center (3.7 miles) and Main Hall at Coppell Arts Center (4.2 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
Which teams play home games near DFW?
Dallas Cowboys (AT&T Stadium), Texas Rangers (Globe Life Field), FC Dallas (Toyota Stadium - Frisco) and Dallas Wings (College Park Center) play their home games at venues DFW is the first airport for.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
