Flights to Arlington
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Arlington is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 27 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 25 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport (regional) | MWL | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,996 ft | 974 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,401 ft, DFW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 607 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Arlington
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Arlington to Chicago | United States | 1,312 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Arlington to Houston | United States | 370 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Arlington to Phoenix | United States | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Arlington to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,473 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Arlington to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Arlington to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Arlington to San Antonio | United States | 391 km (243 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Arlington to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Arlington to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,473 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Arlington to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Arlington to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Arlington to Monterrey | Mexico | 844 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Arlington to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Arlington to Jacksonville | United States | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Arlington to Austin | United States | 281 km (175 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Arlington to Chihuahua | Mexico | 972 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Arlington to Columbus | United States | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Arlington to Indianapolis | United States | 1,254 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Arlington to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Arlington to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Arlington to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Arlington to Shanghai | China | 11,830 km (7,351 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
| Arlington to Chongqing | China | 12,653 km (7,862 mi) | about 16 h 58 min |
| Arlington to Chengdu | China | 12,621 km (7,843 mi) | about 16 h 56 min |
| Arlington to Beijing | China | 11,233 km (6,980 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Arlington to Guangzhou | China | 13,019 km (8,090 mi) | about 17 h 26 min |
| Arlington to Shenzhen | China | 13,034 km (8,099 mi) | about 17 h 28 min |
| Arlington to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,127 km (6,293 mi) | about 13 h 44 min |
| Arlington to Tianjin | China | 11,275 km (7,006 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Arlington?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). The others, DAL, FTW, MWL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DFW from Arlington city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Arlington on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.