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Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
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Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) is located in Dallas, United States.

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60 min minimum connection

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Best current lounge for recovery: Capital One Lounge in Terminal D near gate D22 is your top choice with showers and a 5-star rating. For non-status travelers, Minute Suites also in Terminal D near D23 offers private rooms and showers via Lounge Key or Priority Pass. Both facilities support rest and recovery during layovers..

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6 airport or day-use options

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270 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About Dallas/Fort Worth International

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) is located in Dallas, United States.

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Airport Facilities

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Sleep Pods

["Terminal D, near Gate D22"]

Showers

["American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal A and D"]

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Fast Track
Security Wait

~26 min avg

Min. Connection

50 min

Priority Pass (12)
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Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Dallas/Fort Worth International

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US East Coast

50 routes

87 · Minimal
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Latin America

17 routes

87 · Minimal
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US West Coast

40 routes

84 · Minimal
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UK & Western Europe

10 routes

42 · Noticeable
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Australia/NZ

4 routes

25 · Severe

Airport Operations

Total Routes
277
Daily Departures
1091.5
On-Time Departures
37%
On-Time Arrivals
50%
Avg Departure Delay
35 min

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
13L / 31R2,748 m60 mConcrete
13R / 31L2,840 m45 mConcrete
17C / 35C4,098 m45 mConcrete
17L / 35R2,601 m45 mConcrete
17R / 35L4,098 m60 mConcrete
18L / 36R4,099 m60 mConcrete
18R / 36L4,099 m45 mConcrete

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Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) offers direct flights to 270 destinations across 7 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.