ORD - DFW

£42 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dallas

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Dallas, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Dallas, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dallas (ORD-DFW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Dallas that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Dallas

Wed, 14 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
United Airlines Logo
20:14 - 22:59ORD-DFW
2h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:17 - 21:47DFW-ORD
2h 30mdirect
£88United Airlines
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Wed, 17 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
United Airlines Logo
11:05 - 13:51ORD-DFW
2h 46mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:17 - 21:47DFW-ORD
2h 30mdirect
£104United Airlines
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Sun, 11 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:15 - 10:03ORD-DFW
2h 48mdirect
United Airlines Logo
05:19 - 11:04DFW-ORD
5h 45m1 stop
£111United Airlines
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Wed, 31 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:57 - 22:40ORD-DFW
2h 43mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:42 - 06:05DFW-ORD
10h 23m1 stop
£123Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Delta Logo
18:10 - 00:22ORD-DFW
6h 12m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:50 - 11:40DFW-ORD
4h 50m1 stop
£135Delta
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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
Delta Logo
10:10 - 17:36ORD-DFW
7h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
13:37 - 18:27DFW-ORD
4h 50m1 stop
£141Delta
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Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec
Frontier Logo
16:20 - 22:54ORD-DFW
6h 34m1 stop
Frontier Logo
17:56 - 20:36DFW-ORD
2h 40mdirect
£154Frontier
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Wed, 3 Dec - Fri, 5 Dec
Contour Logo
11:50 - 17:30ORD-DFW
5h 40m1 stop
Contour Logo
10:15 - 14:05DFW-ORD
3h 50m1 stop
£158Contour
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Wed, 31 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan
Spirit Airlines Logo
16:38 - 00:08ORD-DFW
7h 30m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:42 - 06:05DFW-ORD
10h 23m1 stop
£163Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
Contour Logo
11:50 - 17:30ORD-DFW
5h 40m1 stop
Contour Logo
10:15 - 14:05DFW-ORD
3h 50m1 stop
£166Contour
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Expect long security lines at ORD during peak times.
For a budget-friendly option, take the DART train from DFW.
Expert advice
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 17% price drop
October
Most popular
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+1
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+1
Cheapest return fare
£88
Overall average: £150
United Airlines
Wed 14/1Sun 18/1
ORD - DFW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£42
Typical prices: £60-£178
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/3
ORD - DFW • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Dallas flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Dallas to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dallas?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Dallas, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Dallas back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is October, where tickets cost £135 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £191 and £190 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £134 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Dallas

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
ORD

Expect long security lines at ORD during peak times. Arrive early to avoid delays, especially for morning flights.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
DFW

For a budget-friendly option, take the DART train from DFW to Dallas city centre instead of expensive rideshares.

Read more about DFWby Ramsey Qubein
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on ORD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Dallas

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£42
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago to Dallas

When to book flights from Chicago to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Dallas based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Dallas flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was £42 for a one-way ticket and £88 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Dallas?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Dallas flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Dallas?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Dallas flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Dallas?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Dallas on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Dallas?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Dallas.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Dallas?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Dallas?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dallas with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Dallas?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dallas from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Dallas to Chicago? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £37 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Dallas?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Dallas

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chicago (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

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