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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Dallas

Compare partner fares from Detroit Metro to Dallas Love Field, with which DTW terminal your airline uses and how to reach DART trains from Love Field.

DTW to DAL

DTW to DAL
3 airlines in our fare results

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Detroit to Dallas flight insights

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$146

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 22, 2026.

Planning a trip from Detroit to Dallas? The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $146 (last checked Oct 22, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Detroit to Dallas at a glance

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Detroit to Dallas on Eazair
Origin	Detroit (DTW)
Destination	Dallas (DAL)
Current Lowest Fare	$146
Fares Last Checked	Oct 22, 2026
Time in Dallas	1 hour behind Detroit
Airlines in our fare results	3

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

Flight deals from Detroit to Dallas

Arrivals on this page are at Dallas Love Field (DAL), not Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), and departures leave Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Southwest, American and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Love Field names Alaska, Delta and Southwest as the airlines flying there, so check the arrival code on every result. At DTW, Delta uses the McNamara Terminal, while American and Southwest use the Evans Terminal.

DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby on Level 3, on the McNamara bridge from the parking garage on Level 2, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby. CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara checkpoints, and the TSA PreCheck office is in McNamara's domestic baggage claim area. DTW does not publish checkpoint hours. By bus, Detroit Air Xpress, SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 serve both terminals; SMART Route 280 serves Evans only.

Love Field is a single terminal with 20 gates, and the City of Dallas lists Southwest at Gates 1 to 10, 12 and 14 to 20. Baggage claim and ground transportation are on the lower level. DART's Love Link bus picks up on the lower-level drive outside baggage claim and runs to Inwood/Love Field Station for Green and Orange line trains; DAL says the ride from the airport is free. DART lists it every 15 minutes at weekday peak and midday times.

EazAir's first 2 fare checks for DTW to DAL ran from 14 Sep to 17 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The higher result was less than one and a half times the lower, and two checks cannot show a pattern. Southwest Basic, American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic all allow a carry-on plus a personal item. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Detroit to Dallas flights

Departure · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Dallas

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

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.

Detroit to Dallas: 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 Dallas with the DAL code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) is a separate airport. DART says travelers can reach DFW Airport Terminal A Station from Love Field by taking the Love Link bus to Inwood/Love Field Station, then the Orange Line.

Leaving from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Airline	DTW terminal
Delta	McNamara Terminal
American	Evans Terminal
Southwest	Evans Terminal
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Detroit Air Xpress, SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 stop at both terminals, and SMART Route 280 at Evans only. DTW advises confirming your airline's terminal before you board.
Michigan Flyer and AirRide run to DTW from Ann Arbor, and Michigan Flyer also from East Lansing.
DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby on Level 3, on the McNamara bridge from the parking garage on Level 2, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby.
DTW says access to all airline gates is through the security checkpoint areas, and CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara checkpoints.
DTW says the TSA PreCheck office is in the McNamara Terminal's domestic baggage claim area. DTW does not publish checkpoint hours.

Arriving at Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Airline	DAL gates
Southwest	Gates 1 to 10, 12 and 14 to 20
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Gates from the City of Dallas Love Field FAQs, which show no date. Delta also flies from DAL, but that page lists Delta at a gate inside Southwest's range, so check your boarding pass.

DAL has a single terminal with 20 gates, and the terminal lobby is open 24 hours, according to the airport.
Baggage claim and ground transportation are on the lower level. Drop-offs use the upper-level curb near the ticketing hall.
DAL has a Love Link kiosk inside baggage claim by Door 2.

Getting from DAL	Where to board	Where it goes
DART Love Link bus	Lower-level drive outside baggage claim, at the DART bus stop sign. DAL lists the pickup at the northwest end, by Arrivals and Baggage Claim. DART lists it every 15 minutes at weekday peak and midday times and every 30 minutes at weekday off-peak times.	Inwood/Love Field Station, for DART Green and Orange line trains. DART says the Orange Line runs from there to DFW Airport Terminal A Station. DAL says the ride from the airport to the station is free; a fare applies for the ride from the station to the airport.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
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.
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.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 2 fare checks from Detroit to Dallas ran from 14 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. 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. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DTW: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Security checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Michigan Flyer (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
City of Dallas: Love Field FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: Public transportation (DART Love Link) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: A-Z guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Travelling to and from Dallas Love Field (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Love Link bus route (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DTW to DAL, 14 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does this page search Dallas Fort Worth?

No. It searches Dallas Love Field (DAL). Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) is a separate airport; DART says you can reach it from Love Field by taking the Love Link to Inwood/Love Field Station, then the Orange Line.

Which DTW terminal do I fly from?

DTW lists Delta at the McNamara Terminal and American and Southwest at the Evans Terminal. DTW says some boarding passes may show McNamara as EM and Evans as WE.

How do I get from Love Field to a DART train?

Take DART's Love Link bus from the lower-level drive outside baggage claim to Inwood/Love Field Station, where Green and Orange line trains stop. DAL says the ride from the airport to the station is free.

Where are TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at DTW?

DTW says CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara Terminal checkpoints, and the TSA PreCheck office is in the McNamara domestic baggage claim area. DTW does not publish checkpoint hours.

Do the lowest fares from Detroit to Dallas include a carry-on?

For these three airlines, yes. Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item, American Basic Economy includes both, and Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on free.

How many gates does Love Field have?

Dallas Love Field has a single terminal with 20 gates, according to the airport, and its terminal lobby is open 24 hours.

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.