Dallas to Miami: Cheap Flights & Deal Alerts
Dallas to Miami is a popular route with excellent deal potential year-round. Multiple airlines compete fiercely, creating opportunities for savvy travelers to score roundtrip flights in the $220-380 range, with flash sales sometimes dropping below $200.
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Good Price Range for DFW → Miami
Excellent Deal
Under $200
Flash sales and off-season steals
Good Value
$200-300
Solid year-round pricing
Average
$300-380
Peak season and holidays
When to Book Dallas to Miami Flights
Cheapest Months
- • September-October: After summer peak, before snowbird season
- • January-February: Post-holiday slump
- • May-June: Pre-hurricane season shoulder period
- • Mid-week departures: Tuesday/Wednesday save 15-25%
Booking Strategy
- • 3-8 weeks out: Sweet spot for best fares
- • Tuesday 3pm releases: Airlines drop prices weekly
- • Last-minute deals: Can work in summer/fall
- • Avoid winter holidays: Premium pricing Dec-Mar
Airlines & Airports for DFW → Miami
Airlines from DFW:
American Airlines
Multiple daily nonstops to MIA
Hub advantage, best schedules
Spirit Airlines
Ultra-low fares to FLL
Cheapest base fares
Frontier
Budget-friendly to MIA
Good for bare-bones travel
Miami (MIA)
- • American Airlines hub
- • Closer to South Beach (15 minutes)
- • Better for downtown Miami
- • More expensive but convenient
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- • Spirit and JetBlue hub
- • Often $50-100 cheaper
- • 45 minutes to Miami Beach
- • Good rental car access
Airport Strategy:
Check both MIA and FLL. If you're staying in South Beach, MIA's convenience might be worth the extra cost. For beach areas north of Miami or if you're renting a car, FLL can offer significant savings.
How to Snag Mistake Fares
Dallas-Miami is prime territory for mistake fares and flash sales:
- 1Spirit vs American price wars: When one goes low, the other often matches within 24 hours
- 2Hurricane season discounts: June-November can produce sub-$150 roundtrips
- 3System glitches: Occasionally see $99 one-way or $180 roundtrip errors
- 4End-of-summer clearance: Late August/September for remaining summer inventory
Recent Deals We've Seen
Examples of great Dallas-Miami deals (prices expired):
- • Spirit flash sale: DFW to Fort Lauderdale roundtrip in the $160s
- • American competition response: MIA nonstops under $200
- • Frontier mistake fare: Ultra-low pricing with $45 base fares
- • Off-season promotions: September travel in the $170-190 range
Note: These are examples of deal types we track. Actual prices vary by date and availability.
FAQs
What's a good price for Dallas to Miami flights?
Round-trip flights typically range $220-380. Excellent deals under $200 appear during summer off-peak periods and flash sales.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Dallas to Miami?
American Airlines, Spirit, and Frontier offer nonstop flights from DFW to Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
Should I fly into Miami or Fort Lauderdale?
Miami (MIA) is closer to South Beach and downtown. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) often has cheaper flights with Spirit and is about 45 minutes north of Miami Beach.
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