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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Dallas

Compare Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth fares from partner travel sites, see which DFW terminal your airline uses, and check whether a result lands at DFW or Love Field.

ATL to DFW · 730 mi · 2h 11m est.

ATL to DFW
730 miles
2h 11m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Atlanta to Dallas flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 11m (estimated)

ATL → DFW

Cheapest cached price

$33

Checking live fares…

Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Atlanta to Dallas? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 11m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $33 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Atlanta to Dallas at a glance

ATL to DFW is about 730 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Atlanta to Dallas on Eazair
Origin	Atlanta (ATL)
Destination	Dallas (DFW)
Average Flight Time	~2h 11m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$33
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	730 miles (ATL to DFW)
Time in Dallas	1 hour behind Atlanta
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Dallas is 1 hour behind Atlanta. Atlanta is on Eastern Time, Dallas on Central Time.

Flight deals from Atlanta to Dallas

EazAir searches this route with the DFW code for Dallas Fort Worth International. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest's own route page says its Atlanta to Dallas flights use Love Field. Southwest has still appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route, so results may include Love Field. Check the arrival airport on every result before you pay.

At DFW, American uses gates in all five terminals, A to E, while Delta, United and Frontier use Terminal E. Skylink, the free train inside security, links the terminals 24 hours a day and comes about every 2 minutes. DFW has security checkpoints in every terminal, with TSA PreCheck in all five.

The DART Orange Line leaves from Terminal A, near Gate A10, for downtown Dallas. TEXRail runs from Terminal B to downtown Fort Worth, and the DART Silver Line, which opened in October 2025, links Terminal B with Plano.

Between 4 Sep and 14 Oct 2026, EazAir recorded 16 fare checks for ATL to DFW, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. Seven of the 16 checks returned the same result, and the two most recent, on 11 and 14 Oct, were the highest, which on its own does not show a trend. Results may include Love Field. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Atlanta to Dallas flights

Departure · Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

About Dallas

Areas to know in Dallas

Deep Ellum
Uptown
Bishop Arts District

Weather in Dallas

Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are generally the most comfortable seasons for outdoor sightseeing.

Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches this route with the DFW code for Dallas Fort Worth International. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport. Southwest says its Atlanta to Dallas flights use Love Field and is not on DFW's airline list, yet Southwest has appeared in EazAir's results, so results may include Love Field. Check the arrival airport on every result.

Leaving from Atlanta (ATL)

MARTA Red and Gold line trains end at the Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims.
Every ATL security checkpoint gives access to all concourses and gates. In the domestic terminal, TSA PreCheck lanes are at the South checkpoint.
ATL asks domestic travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before departure and says security is usually heaviest from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Live wait times are on ATL.com and in the MyTSA app.
The Plane Train and a walkway connect the Domestic Terminal with concourses T and A to F.

Arriving at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)

Airline	DFW gates
American	Terminals A, B, C, D and E
Delta, United, Frontier	Terminal E
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Getting around DFW	How it works	Where it goes
Skylink	Free train inside security, 24 hours, about every 2 minutes. Average ride about 5 minutes.	All five terminals.
DART Orange Line	DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10.	Downtown Dallas.
DART Silver Line	Terminal B. Opened 25 Oct 2025; every 30 minutes at weekday peak and every 60 minutes at other times.	Plano, with stops in several cities along the way. It does not go to downtown Dallas.
TEXRail	Terminal B.	Downtown Fort Worth.

For the flight home, DFW has security checkpoints in every terminal, TSA PreCheck in all five terminals and a wait-time map on its security page. Because Skylink runs inside security, you can reach other terminals after screening.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. United's lowest fare is not shown because its pages could not be checked on 17 Oct 2026. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

Between 4 Sep and 14 Oct 2026, EazAir recorded 16 fare checks from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. Seven of the 16 checks returned the same result, and the two most recent, on 11 and 14 Oct, were the highest, which on its own does not show a trend. Results may include Love Field. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

ATL: Passenger Security (last modified 22 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: How to navigate ATL (18 Jul 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Frequently asked questions (last modified 24 Oct 2024, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MARTA: Airport (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Airlines (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Connect between terminals (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Public transit (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Security (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: DFW Airport (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Silver Line launch (8 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
City of Dallas: Love Field FAQs (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Atlanta to Dallas (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ATL to DFW, 4 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does this page search Dallas Love Field?

EazAir searches with the DFW code. But Southwest, which says its Atlanta to Dallas flights use Love Field (DAL), has appeared in the results, so results may include Love Field. Check the arrival airport on every result.

Which DFW terminal does my airline use?

DFW lists Delta, United and Frontier at Terminal E gates. American uses gates in all five terminals, A to E, so check the gate on your boarding pass.

How do I get between DFW terminals?

Use Skylink, the free train inside security. DFW says it runs 24 hours, comes about every 2 minutes and takes about 5 minutes on average.

How do I get from DFW to downtown Dallas or Fort Worth by train?

The DART Orange Line runs from Terminal A, near Gate A10, to downtown Dallas. TEXRail runs from Terminal B to downtown Fort Worth.

Do basic fares from Atlanta to Dallas include a carry-on?

Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item, and so do Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy. Frontier's fares without a bundle include only a personal item.

Can I use any security checkpoint at ATL?

Yes. ATL says every checkpoint gives access to all concourses and gates. In the domestic terminal, TSA PreCheck lanes are at the South checkpoint, and live wait times are on ATL.com and the MyTSA app.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.