Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport is 3 hours 1 minute. Miami's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Miami 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Take your pick of 110 weekly flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport. The 05:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight out between DFW and MIA. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:15 if you're not into early starts.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport, so getting to Miami (and then visiting more of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers travelling between DFW and MIA include:
If you want to break up your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the DFW - MIA route include:
Key West International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
P2,295 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport. Return flights start at P4,635. These fares can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from DFW to MIA by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DFW:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
Reserve a hotel near MIA if you're taking a late flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Miami. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Miami in April.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with temperatures ranging between 26 ºC and 32 ºC. Lock in your flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 13 ºC and 25 ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DFW to MIA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Miami
As soon as you've locked in your flights from DFW to MIA, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Miami. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Wynwood Walls and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are a couple of big attractions to put on your Miami to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to American Airlines Arena.
Complete your Miami trip with hotels and a car rental
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