Flights to Denton
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Denton is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 36 km (22 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, 49 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 49 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 36 km (22 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 49 km (30 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport (regional) | MWL | 99 km (62 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 Denton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton to Chicago | United States | 1,272 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Denton to Houston | United States | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Denton to Phoenix | United States | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Denton to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Denton to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Denton to San Antonio | United States | 441 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Denton to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Denton to Monterrey | Mexico | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Denton to Jacksonville | United States | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Denton to Austin | United States | 333 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Denton to Chihuahua | Mexico | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Denton to Columbus | United States | 1,465 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Denton to Indianapolis | United States | 1,221 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Denton to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,393 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Denton to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Denton to Torreón | Mexico | 1,048 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Denton to Denver | United States | 1,009 km (627 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Denton to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 1,287 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Denton to Aguascalientes | Mexico | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Denton to Saltillo | Mexico | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Denton to Nashville | United States | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Denton to Oklahoma City | United States | 253 km (157 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Denton to Shanghai | China | 11,784 km (7,322 mi) | about 15 h 51 min |
| Denton to Chongqing | China | 12,603 km (7,831 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| Denton to Chengdu | China | 12,571 km (7,811 mi) | about 16 h 52 min |
| Denton to Beijing | China | 11,184 km (6,949 mi) | about 15 h 5 min |
| Denton to Guangzhou | China | 12,972 km (8,061 mi) | about 17 h 23 min |
| Denton to Shenzhen | China | 12,988 km (8,070 mi) | about 17 h 24 min |
| Denton to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,086 km (6,267 mi) | about 13 h 41 min |
| Denton to Tianjin | China | 11,227 km (6,976 mi) | about 15 h 9 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 Denton?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the closest large airport at 36 km (22 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 Denton city centre?
36 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Denton 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.