Flying from Dallas to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is Dallas's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Douala Airport (DLA) departing from here.
Douala is six hours ahead of Dallas. Douala Airport is located in Douala, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Dallas to DLA.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Whether you're eager to discover another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Dallas to DLA.
DFW is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas to Douala Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
73.22% of flights taking off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dallas to DLA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Dallas Love Field Airport:
76.03% of flights taking off from Dallas Love Field Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Douala Airport (DLA)
Have a late flight from Dallas to Douala Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near DLA and get cosy, quick:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Douala Airport (DLA)
$1,017 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Douala Airport. A return flight starts from $1,504. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dallas to DLA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Dallas to Douala Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Dallas to DLA.
Save money on your flight from Dallas to Douala Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dallas to Douala Airport (DLA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Dallas to Douala Airport (DLA), while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Douala based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Dallas to DLA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Douala, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Douala Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Douala
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Douala right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Dallas to Douala Airport:
Your Douala trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many places in Cameroon waiting to be explored after you've experienced Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.
Around 225 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.
