Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 16 hours 5 minutes.
Dallas's timezone is UTC-6, making Dallas ten hours behind Dubai.
Take your pick of seven weekly Dubai Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flights. The 02:40 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 02:40.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DXB to DFW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Emirates is your gateway to exploring Dallas (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport offered by this carrier.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to DFW flights, with 78.69% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DXB and DFW:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Consider booking a hotel close to DFW if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Dallas Fort Worth International Airport rental car and discover Dallas and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Europcar and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Dallas in March.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Dallas during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to DFW in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Dallas has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres south of Dallas, a trip to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, consider San Antonio, about 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza are key reasons to visit.