Dallas/Fort Worth to London Heathrow
4740 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 9h 56m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to London Heathrow (LHR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth International is American Airlines' largest hub and the second-busiest hub in the world by aircraft movement. Five terminals A through E are connected by the Skylink automated people mover, with DART's Orange Line running from Terminal A directly to downtown Dallas in around 50 minutes for $2.50. American dominates the schedule from DFW; Spirit and Frontier add ULCC capacity on the heaviest leisure routes — usually the cheapest fares out of the airport.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow is 24 km west of central London — the deepest transatlantic hub from anywhere on the US East Coast. The Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express both reach Paddington (15 minutes Express, 30 minutes Elizabeth) for £25 and £13.30 respectively. US carriers (American, Delta, United, JetBlue) and BA dominate the corridor. Cheapest fares from US East Coast: late January and February; peak demand is June–August.
Who flies DFW to LHR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 9h 56m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 9h 56m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 9h 56m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 9h 56m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 9h 56m | Economy |
| Japan Airlines | JL | 9h 56m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 9h 56m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly DFW→LHR
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Dallas to London FAQs
Direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to London Heathrow (LHR) take approximately 9h 56m for the 4740-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to London Heathrow (LHR): American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Korean Air and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required for US passport holders from 2025 — apply online, £10. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
London Heathrow (LHR) is the primary international airport for London. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.