Flying from Tampa to Dallas Love Field (DAL): What you need to know
Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Tampa's main airport, Tampa International Airport (TPA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Dallas Love Field (DAL) departing from this base.
2 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Tampa to Dallas Love Field flight.
Dallas is one hour behind Tampa. Dallas Love Field is located in Dallas, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
With 18 direct flights a week between the two airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:25am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from TPA to DAL is with Southwest Airlines at 9:55pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Tampa to DAL. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like March? Popular seasons (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Tampa to Dallas Love Field (DAL) leaving from Tampa International Airport (TPA).
You can lock in a direct flight from Tampa to Dallas Love Field with Southwest Airlines. This top carrier operates services from TPA.
Southwest Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from TPA to DAL.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as planned 72.24% of the time.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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Of the departures from Tampa International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to DAL flight:
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Have a late flight from Tampa to Dallas Love Field? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near DAL and get cosy, quick:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Tampa to Dallas Love Field flight.
DAL is located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Getting from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to central Dallas
Dallas Love Field is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
RM498 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Dallas Love Field. Return flights start at RM995. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Tampa to DAL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Tampa to Dallas Love Field (DAL). July is the busiest month to travel to Dallas. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in October.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Tampa to DAL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Dallas Love Field in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Dallas
After booking your flight from Tampa to Dallas Love Field, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dallas:
Your visit to Dallas should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dallas. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge.
Shreveport is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres east of Dallas. No journey is complete without visiting Adventure Fun Park, Elvis Presley Statue and Stage of the Stars Music Museum.
