Cheap Flights to Dallas

With a population of more than one million, Dallas, nicknamed “Big D” by the locals, is one of the largest cities in America.  Having started out as a prairie trading post, the city has become a massive contributor to commerce across various industries such as finance, technology, and telecommunications which comprise the Dallas Cowboys, black gold, and the renowned Neiman Marcus department store.   

Dallas is proud of, and some say downright stuffy about, its sophistication and its old wealth. For all that, Texans know how to laugh at themselves and how to have fun — especially in the Deep Ellum with its superb restaurants, galleries, shops, and clubs.

But it’s not all about the money. Visitors coming off a flight to Dallas are greeted with Texas hospitality and plenty of activities — museums, amusement parks, gardens, and historic sites. Dallas is also a sports town and is one of the few US cities that supports teams in six professional sports. Avid golfers who book flights to Dallas can play like local pros Byron Nelson and Lee Trevino in one of many golf courses around the city.

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Dallas climate

Spring is the storm season, and thunderstorms are typical. Summer brings a hot and dry wind with average highs in the 30s (Celsius), and temperatures more than 37 are not unusual. The winter can get quite cold, even icy, with average lows around zero and generally just about seven cm (three inches) of snow.  

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When to fly to Dallas

Peak season:

The peak seasons for flights to Dallas are October and April/May. Autumn is the ideal time to visit, which is when the Texas State Fair is held.

Off season:

Prefer adventure to tourist attractions? Dallas is located at the southern edge of Tornado Valley and as such is a base city for storm-chasing expeditions and tours in the spring. Most visitors prefer to avoid the heat of the summer from June through September.

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Getting around Dallas

The main Dallas sights are easy to get to on foot. You can join any of a number of walking tours. Dallas’ public transportation system, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, also called DART, runs buses and light-rail that connects the downtown Dallas Convention Center with the West End and other sightseeing spots. At the downtown Dallas Museum of Art, you can hop on the M-Line Trolley, also called the McKinney Trolley, to get to the historic McKinney Avenue area. It’s still a good idea to rent a car in Dallas. It’s a very big city, and you’ll be glad you have the option should you decide to spend time outside the city. There’s little free parking to be found downtown, and most hotels charge for parking. You will also have to battle rush hour traffic. The highway numbers are easy to find on a map, but many locals refer to them by name, like the Airport Freeway or Central Expressway. If you’re going to Deep Ellum at night, take a taxi. 

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