DAL to DFW transfer
Oct 24, 2017, 5:12 pm
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DAL to DFW transfer
Hey flights during Christmas are pretty insane. I will be flying Virgin America from DCA into Love field arriving around 9:37 AM (from DCA) and departing DFW at 12:35 on AA going to Longview, TX. We are planning on taking Uber/Lyft between the 2 airports and based on what I've found, the most time it'll take is 40 min (in normal circumstances). I have several questions-
1. Is it easy to navigate DAL (we aren't checking bags)
2. Can you use rideshare services at Dallas airports?
3. we have alternate flights just in case but are we crazy?? 3 hrs seems like enough, we are both fast and experienced travelers but does anyone else have past experiences that would say this is a bad idea?
1. Is it easy to navigate DAL (we aren't checking bags)
2. Can you use rideshare services at Dallas airports?
3. we have alternate flights just in case but are we crazy?? 3 hrs seems like enough, we are both fast and experienced travelers but does anyone else have past experiences that would say this is a bad idea?
Oct 24, 2017, 6:45 pm
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1. yes
2. yes
3. it should be enough time, assuming you don't have a big delay on the inbound. But have you considered just renting a car at DAL and driving to Longview? It's only abut a 2 hour drive, so you could be at Longview before the DFW flight starts boarding.
2. yes
3. it should be enough time, assuming you don't have a big delay on the inbound. But have you considered just renting a car at DAL and driving to Longview? It's only abut a 2 hour drive, so you could be at Longview before the DFW flight starts boarding.
Oct 24, 2017, 7:49 pm
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Agreed, taking a taxi from DAL to DFW is 25 minutes the opposite direction of Longview. A rental car from DAL to Longview will take less time than going from DAL to DFW, going through security and catching a flight will take longer than just driving to Longview.
If you arrive at 9:37 AM at DAL you could collect your bags, rent a car and be in Longview by 12:35 PM instead of catching a flight at DFW.
Oct 25, 2017, 6:24 am
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Renting a car is not an option. I know it’s probably more economical but im traveling with a child and the child will be continuing to Longview while I fly to Atlanta. Thanks for your replies. I thought it would be enough but wanted to make sure as I’m not very familiar with Texas/Dallas at all
Nov 3, 2017, 1:36 pm
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Let's continue the conversation in the other thread, started by the same OP:
Transiting from DAL to DFW
Thanks!
aztimm
Transiting from DAL to DFW
Thanks!
aztimm