Flights
Flights to Dallas
Flying to Dallas for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Dallas, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 2,130 upcoming events in and around Dallas (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Dallas is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 5.8 miles away. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 16 miles away. For Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the nearest is DFW at 3.5 miles.
Airports serving Dallas
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Dallas, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field (DAL) 5.8 mi (9 km) | Large | Nearest to Music Hall At Fair Park, Meyerson Symphony Center, Winspear Opera House, American Airlines Center, Punch Line Comedy Club - Irving and Riders Field. |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 16 mi (26 km) | Large | Nearest to Grapevine Vintage Railroad and Globe Life Field. |
Nearest airport to each Dallas venue
The busiest venues in and around Dallas, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Vintage Railroad Hotels near Grapevine Vintage Railroad | DFW, 3.5 mi | DAL, 15 mi |
| Music Hall At Fair Park Hotels near Music Hall At Fair Park | DAL, 6.7 mi | DFW, 18 mi |
| Globe Life Field Hotels near Globe Life Field Airports near Globe Life Field | DFW, 11 mi | DAL, 15 mi |
| Meyerson Symphony Center Hotels near Meyerson Symphony Center | DAL, 5 mi | DFW, 16 mi |
| Winspear Opera House Hotels near Winspear Opera House | DAL, 5.2 mi | DFW, 16 mi |
| American Airlines Center Hotels near American Airlines Center Airports near American Airlines Center | DAL, 4.9 mi | DFW, 15 mi |
| Punch Line Comedy Club - Irving Hotels near Punch Line Comedy Club - Irving | DAL, 5.7 mi | DFW, 5.7 mi |
| Riders Field Hotels near Riders Field | DAL, 17 mi | DFW, 19 mi |
- Grapevine Vintage Railroad is nearer DFW (3.5 mi) than DAL (15 mi).
- Globe Life Field is nearer DFW (11 mi) than DAL (15 mi).
Best airport for most Dallas events
Each upcoming event in and around Dallas counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Nov 8, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| DAL | 6 of 8, including Music Hall At Fair Park | |
| DFW | 2 of 8, including Grapevine Vintage Railroad |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold. For Punch Line Comedy Club - Irving, DAL (5.7 mi) and DFW (5.7 mi) are almost equally close.
| Venue | DAL | DFW |
|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Vintage Railroad | 15 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Music Hall At Fair Park | 6.7 mi | 18 mi |
| Globe Life Field | 15 mi | 11 mi |
| Meyerson Symphony Center | 5 mi | 16 mi |
| Winspear Opera House | 5.2 mi | 16 mi |
| American Airlines Center | 4.9 mi | 15 mi |
| Punch Line Comedy Club - Irving | 5.7 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Riders Field | 17 mi | 19 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | DFW, 11 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Texas Rangers | Globe Life Field | DFW, 11 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Dallas Mavericks | American Airlines Center | DAL, 4.9 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center | DAL, 4.9 mi | NHL arena airports |
| FC Dallas | Toyota Stadium - Frisco | DFW, 22 mi | MLS stadium airports |
| Dallas Wings | College Park Center | DFW, 12 mi | WNBA arena airports |
Flying in for a Dallas event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 592 events in and around Dallas; 72% on Fri–Sun; 407 of the 582 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers
American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
From about $14.00View TicketsLil Peep 30th Birthday Celebration
House Of Blues - Dallas, Dallas, Texas
From about $63.00View TicketsMedium Build
The Studio at The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas
From about $39.00View TicketsStray Cats
Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Texas
From about $56.00View TicketsGWAR
AM/FM - Backyard, Dallas, Texas
From about $78.00View TicketsIcon for Hire
Club Dada, Dallas, Texas
From about $49.00View TicketsThe Carpenters Songbook
Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth, Texas
From about $133.00View TicketsState Champs
The Echo Lounge and Music Hall, Dallas, Texas
From about $61.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers
- Nov 9: Stray Cats
- Nov 10: GWAR
- Nov 10: The Carpenters Songbook
Flying in to Dallas: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Grapevine Vintage Railroad it is DFW, 3.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Grapevine Vintage Railroad?
The closest airport to Grapevine Vintage Railroad is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 3.5 miles away in a straight line; Dallas Love Field (DAL) is 15 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is nearest most Dallas venues?
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 75% of upcoming events in and around Dallas (as of Nov 8, 2026); DFW for 25%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
What is the closest airport to Dallas?
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Dallas, 5.8 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists DFW (16 miles).
Which Dallas venues are closer to DFW?
Of the busiest Dallas venues, Grapevine Vintage Railroad (3.5 mi, against 15 mi to DAL) and Globe Life Field (11 mi, against 15 mi to DAL) are nearer DFW than DAL in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Dallas?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Music Hall At Fair Park?
The closest airport to Music Hall At Fair Park is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 6.7 miles away in a straight line; Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 18 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is closest to the Texas Rangers' home ballpark?
The Texas Rangers play home games at Globe Life Field. The closest airport to Globe Life Field is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 11 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Dallas in the next 30 days?
592 in and around Dallas in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 72% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 407 of the 582 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is closest to the Dallas Cowboys' home stadium?
The Dallas Cowboys play home games at AT&T Stadium. The closest airport to AT&T Stadium is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 11 miles away in a straight line.
How far is DAL from downtown Dallas?
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is 5.8 miles (9 km) from downtown Dallas in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
