Flights Chicago → Dallas-Fort Worth
As of October 2026, economy flights from Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth have a typical range USD 306–1255, median USD 540. Full range across all 142 offers: USD 208–2292. We analyzed 142 offers from 11 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Chicago → Dallas-Fort Worth
Based on 142 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Chicago → Dallas-Fort Worth
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | USD 82 | USD 83 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| American | — | USD 50 | — |
| Contour | Included | — | — |
| Contour Airlines | — | USD 135 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 45 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 45 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth cost?
Based on 142 offers · October 2026
Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth flights ranged from USD 208 to USD 2292 across 142 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 142 offers.
These 142 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 356 and USD 865
What hidden fees do Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth routes. The breakdown below is based on 142 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 88 | 23% |
| AA | 51 | 9% |
| UA | 45 | 8% |
| WN | 18 | 5% |
| Southwest | 45 | 15% |
| American | 50 | 16% |
| LF | 0 | 0% |
| VTE | 135 | 30% |
| DL | 28 | 2% |
| AS | 45 | 5% |
| Delta | 45 | 7% |
VTE: base ~USD 320 + fees USD 135 = ~USD 455 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 1178 + fees USD 28 = ~USD 1206 total.
VTE's USD 135 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 858 base difference shrinks to USD 751 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth?
11 airlines flew Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 208–740 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 9 | 208–740 | 213 | 88 (42%) |
 Southwest | 5 | 307–310 | 307 | 45 (15%) |
 American | 4 | 307–1675 | 307 | 50 (16%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 35 | 306–489 | 364 | 18 (5%) |
 LF | 1 | — | 442 | 0 (0%) |
 VTE | 1 | — | 455 | 135 (30%) |
 American Airlines | 27 | 306–829 | 495 | 51 (10%) |
 United Airlines | 12 | 298–759 | 616 | 45 (7%) |
 Delta | 1 | — | 635 | 45 (7%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 25 | 561–1260 | 869 | 45 (5%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 22 | 755–1962 | 1206 | 28 (2%) |
Where do the best Chicago → Dallas-Fort Worth prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
- Full-service carriers on Chicago–Dallas-Fort Worth cost 2.1x more than budget airlines (USD 628 vs USD 295 median; overall median USD 540).
- VTE charges 7.5x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 135 vs USD 18 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 452 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 307. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth cost?
- Based on 142 offers analyzed, Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth flights range from USD 208 to USD 2292, with a median price of USD 540. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 40 to the base fare on Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth at USD 213 (median across 9 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Chicago–Dallas-Fort Worth flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 307. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth routes?
- Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 208 to USD 2292 across 142 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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