Cheap flights from Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines' historic home base 10 km from downtown Dallas

Love Field sits about 10 km northwest of downtown Dallas and is the original hub and headquarters of Southwest Airlines, which operates the overwhelming majority of departures. Following the expiry of the Wright Amendment in 2014, the airport gained nationwide nonstop reach with routes to LAX, LGA, BOS, SEA and beyond. Delta runs a smaller operation, while Alaska adds West Coast frequencies.

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Major carriers: Southwest, Delta, Alaska Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Southwest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Love Field?
January, late August and early September tend to be the cheapest periods out of DAL, after holiday peaks subside. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the exact week each Southwest route bottoms out, which Google Flights cannot reveal because Southwest fares are excluded from its results.
Which airlines fly out of DAL?
Southwest dominates Love Field with the bulk of departures, joined by Delta on Atlanta and Salt Lake routes and Alaska Airlines on West Coast services. Flightmussy compares all three carriers in a single, no-signup search and includes Southwest pricing that mainstream metasearch tools omit.
How far is Love Field from downtown Dallas?
DAL sits roughly 10 km northwest of downtown Dallas. The DART Orange Line plus a free shuttle connects the terminal to downtown in about 25-30 minutes, and taxis or rideshares typically reach the city center in 15-20 minutes outside of rush hour.
What's the difference between DAL and DFW?
Love Field (DAL) is the in-city Southwest-focused airport with about 20 gates, while Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) is the giant American Airlines hub farther west. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you search both airports together in one query without rerunning.

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