# Dallas Love Field (DAL)

> Dallas, US · 6 mi (10 km) northwest of downtown Dallas

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## Facts

- **IATA**: DAL
- **ICAO**: KDAL
- **Timezone**: America/Chicago
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 1
- **Passengers**: 17.5M/yr
- **Hub for**: Southwest Airlines
- **Official site**: https://www.dallas-lovefield.com/

## Overview

## Welcome

Dallas Love Field feels more like an efficient urban transit hub than a sprawling airport. With its single compact terminal, quick security processes, and a location just 6 miles northwest of downtown Dallas, travelers are often at their gates faster than they can park at larger airports like DFW. It's a favorite for frequent Southwest flyers, offering a local flavor with spots like Campisi’s, Dickey’s, and Whataburger, along with convenient parking garages directly connected to the terminal.

## At a glance

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) handles 17.5 million passengers annually and features two runways. It's a hub for Southwest Airlines, which capitalizes on the airport's close proximity to downtown Dallas. With only one terminal, DAL is easy to navigate, providing quick connections and fewer stress points compared to multiple-terminal airports.

## Terminals & layout

The single terminal at Dallas Love Field services all airlines, including Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines. This layout means that all shops and dining are accessible post-security, providing free movement between gates. Whether you're grabbing food or gifts at the Creative Kidstuff near Gates 9-11, or relaxing with a margarita at Cantina Laredo by Gate 7, the central Concession Village is never far.

## Getting to and from the city

Reaching downtown Dallas from Love Field is straightforward. The airport is a mere 10–15 minutes by car. Multiple transportation options are available, including DART Bus Route 524 and light rail connections via the DART Green and Orange Lines. Taxis and rideshares (including Uber and Lyft) can be hailed curbside, though the area can get congested during peak times. Parking on-site offers various choices: Garage A costs $24 per day, while Garage B and C offer tiered pricing, with The Parking Spot and Love Connection lots providing cheaper off-airport alternatives.

## Traveller essentials

For family travelers, the children’s play area and family lounge offer valuable respite. If you're in need of prayer or meditation, there's a dedicated room in the amenities area. On longer layovers or business trips, passengers appreciate the quiet oasis and complimentary offerings at The Club at DAL near Gates 11–14, accessible with a $50 day pass or via Priority Pass.

## Dining & shopping highlights

Dallas Love Field hosts a variety of options, from Applebee's-IHOP to local favorites like Campisi’s, known for its pizza and lasagna, and Whataburger near Gates 13 and 16. For Tex-Mex, Cantina Laredo is the preferred pre-flight stop. Shopping includes local-centric options like Dallas Sports and Creative Kidstuff, alongside convenience shops like Hudson and InMotion.

## Lounges

The Club at DAL is the airport's primary lounge offering solace from the terminal's bustling atmosphere. Located near Gates 11–14, it includes showers, snacks, and drinks. It caters to Priority Pass holders and day-pass purchases, providing a necessary retreat for both leisure and business travelers.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** The sole security checkpoint serves the entire airport, which can lead to backups, especially Monday mornings. Allocate extra time if you fly Southwest then.

- **Quiet:** Seek out the East Wing near the higher Southwest gates for a quieter spot with more available power outlets, away from busy central food areas.

- **Family:** The children's play area and family lounge are standout features for families traveling through this Southwest-heavy airport.

- **Money:** For longer stays, consider The Parking Spot or Love Connection lots for significant savings over on-site garages.

- **Local:** Grab a burger at Whataburger before you fly, a Texas staple located conveniently near Gates 13 and 16.

- **Avoid:** Rideshare congestion is common directly in front of baggage claim; meet your ride further down the curb where traffic flows better.

- **Insider:** Late-night travelers can find food open in the Concession Village; don’t count on options near your gate.

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 20 gates · Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
  Single-terminal airport with one primary concourse serving all airlines.

## Dining (53)

- **Applebee's-IHOP**
- **Auntie Anne's/Paciugo Gelato**
- **AV8 Bar Café** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · bar / café · $$
- **AV8 Bar Cafe**
- **Baskin Robbins/TexPress**
- **Bowen House Outpost** — Main Terminal · Cocktail bar · Small plates · $$
- **Campisi's**
- **Cantina Laredo** — main DAL terminal · $$
- **Cavern Taproom** — Main Terminal · Bar · Pub food · $$
- **Chick-fil-A**
- **Chili’s** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · casual dining / bar & grill · $$
- **Chili's Grill & Bar** — Main Terminal · American · Casual dining · $$
- **Chili's Too**
- **Cool River Café** — Main Terminal · Steakhouse · Bar · $$
- **Cool River Cafe**
- **Cru Wine Bar** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · wine bar · $$
- **Dallas Cowboys Club**
- **Dickey's Barbecue Pit** — Main Terminal · Barbecue · Casual · $$
- **Dunkin'** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Donuts · $
- **Dunkin' Donuts**
- **Einstein Bros. Bagels**
- **Fly Bar**
- **Food Court Central Market-style Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Varied · Grab-and-go · $$
- **Freshëns** — Main Terminal · Smoothies · Healthy · $
- **Freshens**
- **Hops & Grapes** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · beer / wine bar · $$
- **Hops & Grapes (East)** — Main Terminal · Bar, wine & beer · $$
- **Hops & Grapes (West)** — Main Terminal · Bar, wine & beer · $$
- **Hudson News Café** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go · Café · $
- **Jason's Deli**
- **Jose Cuervo Tequileria**
- **La Madeleine**
- **Love Lemonade** — Main Terminal · Beverages · Snacks · $
- **Love Shack** — main concourse · $$
- **Machu Wok** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · Asian / Chinese quick-service · $
- **Maggiano’s** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · Italian restaurant · $$$
- **McDonald's**
- **Moe’s Southwest Grill** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · Mexican / Southwest quick-service · $
- **Panda Express**
- **Pei Wei**
- **Pizza Hut**
- **Sky Canyon** — DAL terminal · $$
- **Sky Canyon by Stephan Pyles** — Main Terminal · Southwestern · Sit-down · $$
- **Sky Canyon Grab & Go** — Main Terminal · Texan · Grab-and-go · $$
- **Smashburger**
- **Starbucks**
- **Starbucks (East)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop · $
- **Starbucks (West)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop · $
- **Texas Marketplace**
- **TGI Friday's**
- **Urban Taco**
- **Whataburger**
- **Wingstop**

## Lounges (5)

- **Family Lounge** — Terminal amenities area
- **Lil' Luv Lounge (Family Lounge)** — Main Terminal
- **The Club at DAL** — Concourse A, Priority Pass + day pass
- **USO Dallas Love Field Center** — Main Terminal · Active-duty U.S. military, National Guard, Reserves, Eligible family members
- **USO Lounge** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · active-duty military, military families

## Shops (28)

- **ATM / Banking Center** — Main Terminal · Financial services
- **Creative Kids Stuff** — Main Terminal · Toys
- **Creative Kidstuff**
- **Dallas Cowboys Club** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · club / retail-style venue
- **Dallas Sports**
- **Desigual**
- **Desigual / Fashion Boutique** — Main Terminal · Apparel
- **Duty Free Americas Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Duty-free
- **Hudson**
- **Hudson (Dallas souvenirs)** — Main Terminal · Gifts and souvenirs
- **Hudson (general news & travel)** — Main Terminal · Newsstand, travel essentials
- **Hudson News** — Main Terminal · Newsstand
- **Hudson (tech & travel accessories)** — Main Terminal · Electronics and accessories
- **Hudson Travel Essentials** — Main Terminal · Travel essentials
- **InMotion**
- **InMotion Entertainment** — Main Terminal · Electronics
- **L'Occitane**
- **Love from Texas**
- **Natalie Mills**
- **Solo**
- **Tech on the Go** — Main Terminal · Electronics
- **Texas Marketplace**
- **Texpress** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · convenience / travel essentials
- **Travel convenience kiosks** — Main Terminal · Automated vending and kiosks
- **Travel+Leisure**
- **Trio**
- **UTA Bookstore**
- **XpresSpa**

## Parking (9)

- **Garage A** — On-site garage · $24/day, 0/hr
- **Garage B** — On-site garage · $21 covered / $18 roof/day, 0/hr
- **Garage C** — On-site garage · $21 covered / $20 roof / $30 premium/day, .75/hr
- **Love Connection Parking** — Remote economy lot
- **Love Connection Remote Parking** — Surface lot · Off-site remote lot
- **Private Surface Lots on Mockingbird** — Off-airport parking
- **The Parking Spot Love Field** — Off-airport lot
- **Valet Parking** — On-site valet · $35/day, 8/hr
- **Valet Parking at Terminal** — Valet · Directly at terminal curb

## Ground transport (15)

- **Dallas Area Taxis** — Metered taxi · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
- **DART Bus Route 31** — Bus · 20-30 min to central Dallas · $2.50 · Every 20-30 min
  Local bus route serving stops near the airport with connections into Dallas neighborhoods.[5]
- **DART Bus Route 524** — Bus · 35-45 min · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
- **DART Green Line** — Light rail connection via Inwo · 35-45 min · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
- **DART Love Link 524 Bus to Inwood/Love Field Station** — Bus · 7-10 min to Inwood/Love Field Station · $2.50 · Every 15-20 min
  Connects the terminal with DART light rail at Inwood/Love Field Station for access to downtown Dallas and other areas.[4][5]
- **DART Orange Line** — Light rail connection via Inwo · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
- **Hotel and Off-Airport Parking Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-25 min to nearby hotels and lots · Typically included with room or parking · Varies by property, often every 15-30 min
  Courtesy vans operate between the terminal and selected hotels and private parking facilities.[1][5]
- **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy van · :couch_and_lamp: · 0 · :couch_and_lamp:
- **Love Link Shuttle** — Airport–rail connector bus · :couch_and_lamp: · 0 · :couch_and_lamp:
- **Lyft** — Rideshare · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
- **Rental Car Center Shuttle** — Airport shuttle · 15-20 min · 0 · :couch_and_lamp:
- **Rideshare Pickup (Uber, Lyft)** — Rideshare · 15-25 min to downtown Dallas · $15-30 · On demand
  App-based rideshare services pick up passengers in designated zones outside the terminal.[3][5]
- **Taxi Stand at Terminal Curb** — Taxi · 15-25 min to downtown Dallas · $20-30 · On demand
  Taxis queue outside baggage claim and operate under city-regulated metered fares.[3][5]
- **Uber** — Rideshare · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
- **Wingz** — Pre-booked rideshare · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: The sole security checkpoint serves the entire airport, which can lead to backups, especially Monday mornings. Allocate extra time if you fly Southwest then.
- _Quiet_: Seek out the East Wing near the higher Southwest gates for a quieter spot with more available power outlets, away from busy central food areas.
- _Family_: The children's play area and family lounge are standout features for families traveling through this Southwest-heavy airport.
- _Money_: For longer stays, consider The Parking Spot or Love Connection lots for significant savings over on-site garages.
- _Local_: Grab a burger at Whataburger before you fly, a Texas staple located conveniently near Gates 13 and 16.
- _Avoid_: Rideshare congestion is common directly in front of baggage claim; meet your ride further down the curb where traffic flows better.
- _Insider_: Late-night travelers can find food open in the Concession Village; don’t count on options near your gate.