Travelling from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL): What you need to know
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is Dallas's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) jetting off from here.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport flight.
Zacatecas's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Dallas. General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport is located in Zacatecas.
The most popular route is from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL). You can pick from 7 direct services every week. American Airlines operates a 9:57am departure between DFW and ZCL.
Your flight from Dallas to ZCL won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Reach your destination without the detour from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Direct flights from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) are available from here.
American Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport taking off from DFW.
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from DFW to ZCL.
The top on-time carrier on this route is American Airlines. Its services land without delay 74.79% of the time.
DFW is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
DAL is around 13 kilometres from central Dallas. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field the day before your Dallas to ZCL flight:
74% of all departures from Dallas Love Field arrive within the expected time frame.
DAL is located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL)
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Getting from General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) to central Zacatecas
Central Zacatecas is around 26 kilometres from General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL)
Currently, $572 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,372. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport (ZCL). Plan your visit to Zacatecas in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Zacatecas is May, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 31ºC. Book your Dallas to ZCL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zacatecas
Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to General Leobardo C Ruiz International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zacatecas:
Church of Santo Domingo (Iglesia de Santo Domingo) and Ex templo de San Agustín are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Zacatecas travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Entrada de Mina el Edén.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zacatecas. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 225 kilometres southeast of Zacatecas, León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.