What to expect at DFW Airport, Love Field for Fourth of July holiday travel
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Summer is already a busy travel season, and one North Texas airport is expecting more travelers than last year for the Fourth of July.
According to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the busiest travel days for the Fourth of July weekend will be Wednesday, July 2; Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7.
In 2024, DFW saw a record 1.5 million travelers between July 3 and July 8. Dallas Love Field (DAL) saw 204,495 travelers between July 3 and July 7, according to a Love Field spokesperson.
The two airports are expecting another busy Fourth of July travel weekend. If you’re flying out of DFW or Love Field, here’s what to expect.
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How many travelers are anticipated at North Texas airports for the Fourth of July weekend?
AAA projects a record 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for the Fourth of July weekend, and nearly 8 percent of those people will fly to their destination.
DFW expects 1.8 million travelers between Wednesday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 8, according to a news release. Monday, July 7 is expected to be DFW’s busiest day of the long weekend, with more than 285,000 customers traveling through the airport.
Love Field anticipates a little less traffic than last year, estimating 189,619 travelers from Thursday, July 3 to Monday, July 7, an airport spokesperson told the Star-Telegram.
Tips for flying during Fourth of July weekend
DFW suggests:
Arrive at least two hours before departure. Multiple areas of the airport are under construction, and this might affect travel time to the airport.
For parking: “Garages at Terminals C and D tend to fill up faster than other garages,” according to a news release. “If C and D garages are full, those flying American Airlines can park, check in, check their bags and go through security in either Terminals A or B to expedite their time at DFW.”
If you need to move from terminal to terminal, use the Skylink.
Use the DFW mobile app to check security wait times and parking lot availability.
Love Field suggests:
Arrive at least two hours before departure.
Check your flight status before arriving at the airport.
Follow the airport on social media platforms to keep abreast of airport updates.
Remember that travelers without a REAL ID will face additional screening from TSA.
This story was originally published July 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM.
