Which airport should I fly into for Denton?

For long-haul and international flights, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the main gateway near Denton. The closest airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Denton?

The nearest is about 19 mi (31 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Denton?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Denton

The closest airports to Denton, Texas: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Denton, Texas is Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW), about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
AFW	Fort Worth Alliance AirportFort Worth, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
DFW	Dallas Fort Worth International AirportDallas-Fort Worth, United States	22 mi / 36 km	43 min	International
ADS	Addison AirportDallas, United States	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	Regional
DAL	Dallas Love FieldDallas, United States	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	Regional
FTW	Fort Worth Meacham International AirportFort Worth, United States	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	International
GLE	Gainesville Municipal AirportGainesville, United States	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	Regional
RBD	Dallas Executive AirportDallas, United States	40 mi / 64 km	1 hr 11 min	Regional
PNX	North Texas Rgnl/Perrin FieldSherman/Denison, United States	43 mi / 70 km	1 hr 18 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) is the most convenient at about 19 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (22 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Denton. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with AFW.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near AFW saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Denton is Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW), about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road.