Dallas to Miami Flights

  About Dallas

The first thing that comes to mind when you say Texas is cowboys! Dallas - Fort Worth is a town that you must visit at least for a weekend to experience every bit of the cowboy culture. But it is best to not go by the stereotypes. People in Dallas - Fort Worth are kind and welcoming, especially if you are new to the city. The city's nightlife scene and bar-hopping, which is a very common practice here, is what makes it far special. You will certainly wake up with a nasty hangover but with some great pictures on your phone, too, with new friends that you might have made at the bars. If you don't want to get all crazy, you can go for a sightseeing tour in the city, most of it does not require you to pay any sort of fees. Dallas also boasts of art museums and some of the largest shopping areas in the US. If you are visiting the city with your family, you can also visit the Fort Worth Zoo and Dallas World Aquarium. The city is also quite affordable and far cheaper as compared to New York. You will not get bored at all in the city, and it will be a holiday to remember.

Best Time to Visit Dallas

Summer is the high tourist season in Dallas - Fort Worth despite the scorching, unbearable heat. Make sure that you book your hotels in Dallas - Fort Worth well in advance. The flight tickets to Dallas - Fort Worth also get pretty expensive if not booked in advance. The city experiences summer from June to August and the temperature ranges from 21 to 35 degree Celsius. The days are long, and getting out of your hotel room can be quite the task. You can beat the heat by diving into the pool, but since this is high tourist season, you won't really have the pool to yourself. All your sightseeing plans might even end up in you, taking a long shower to beat the heat or hitting the bed because of exhaustion. Make sure you are well-hydrated and carry enough sunblock. You can attend Taste of Dallas, a food and drinks festival that takes place in June. There are a lot of restaurants and food trucks that are a part of the event. The organisers also have mixologists and wine experts on their panel. This will add the gastronomic charm to your vacation. You can also be a part of the Fourth of July celebrations in the city.

September to November is considered to be the best time to visit Dallas - Fort Worth. There are fewer tourists as compared to summer, and the weather is perfect. You will get decent flight deals to Dallas - Fort Worth online, and even the hotel prices drop. The temperature ranges from 8 to 31 degree Celsius. You can attend festivals like the Riverfront Jazz Festival, Dallas Pride, Texas State Fair (highly recommended) and Grapefest. December to February is winter in Dallas - Fort Worth, and it is not the most popular time to visit the city. The temperature ranges from 2 to 15 degree Celsius. It rarely snows in Dallas - Fort Worth, but you still might want to carry an extra layer of warm clothes with you.

The city experiences springtime from March to May. It usually rains a lot during spring in Dallas - Fort Worth, and it might put a damper in your plans to go sightseeing or any other outdoor activities you might have planned. But you can attend the Dallas International Film Festival in May along with the Mayfest.

Places to Visit in Dallas

Fort Worth Water Gardens is a popular tourist attraction in the city. It is located near the Convention Centre downtown. It has three pools, waterfalls and fountains. Checking out the gardens at night is a sight for sore eyes. Dallas Museum of Art is the place to go if you are an art lover. The museum is one of the most reputable and biggest places in Texas. You can catch rotating exhibitions here along with permanent art collections from all over the world. Fort Worth Stock Yards about an hour away from downtown Dallas and you will get to experience the authentic Texas cowboy lifestyle. You will also feel like you are in a movie set. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is also a popular tourist attraction and has a rich history. Dealey Plaza was where America's 35th president John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The place, later on, was converted into a museum and you will get to watch short films, hear testimonies and even see photographs that tell you more about everything that happened that day. The museum also reflects on the life of the late president.

The Cedar Ridge Preserve is the perfect place to experience wildlife and go on a hike, too. You can also go bird watching. Six Flags Over Texas is a popular theme park that is about 15 miles away from Dallas but worth it. There are a lot of theme-based rides like Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters and Bugs Bunny Boomtown. It has over 45 rides, including five water rides. You will also find a lot of restaurants here and have the time of your life. Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff is also a highly recommended place for you to go. This was where Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who assassinated the former president JFK decided to hide here before he got arrested. The theatre hosts film festivals, documentaries, old classic films and independent movies. You will also find a full-service bar here and enjoy a glass of beer or cocktail of your choice while you enjoy your film. Klyde Warren Park is a dog park but so much more. There are a lot of events and activities happening throughout the year. You can opt for yoga on a Sunday morning or Zumba on a Wednesday night. You will also find a lot of food trucks and ice cream trucks in the park here.

Things to do in Dallas

You can sign up for a sightseeing tour of Dallas - Fort Worth, or you can explore the city on your own. Dallas is a busy city, and you will find yourself attending an event whenever you visit. If you are a history buff, you must head to Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza along with Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. You can also visit aquariums and zoos if you are on holiday with your family. If there is a football game happening in the home of Dallas Cowboys, head to the AT&T Stadium. You can also hit the pubs here and get a taste of the nightlife scenes in the city. You will have a lot of restaurants that serve cuisines from all over the world in Dallas - Fort Worth.

Food and Restaurants in Dallas

You can't visit Texas and not try the steak here. Dallas - Fort Worth is also known for its red meat and Tex-Mex. Al Biernat's is a popular place for you to try the steak. It might be a tad bit expensive, but it is worth every penny spent if you are craving for authentic Mexican cuisine, head over to Revolver Taco Lounge. You can also sign up for a food tour to explore the best of Tex-Mex. Yutaka Sushi Bistro is a popular place to go to for Japanese cuisine and Boulevardier for French cuisine. Chilli and chicken-fried steak are a speciality in Dallas - Fort Worth. If you are a meat lover, you will refuse to leave the restaurants here. You will also come across quite a few food trucks in the locality if you want to grab a quick bite.

How to reach Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the ninth busiest airport in the United States of America. The flight connectivity to Dallas - Fort Worth from India is excellent. There are quite a few flights to Dallas - Fort Worth from India. Air India, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Canada are some of the airlines that run quite frequently from India with layovers at Delhi, Tokyo, Doha and Montreal. If you book in advance, you might get cheap flight tickets to Dallas - Fort Worth. The airport is well-equipped with WiFi, lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and so on. It is also quite convenient to get a car rental or a taxi to take you to your hotel or go sightseeing. You will also find a lot of artwork at the airport. There are quite a few exhibitions held at the airport sometimes if you want to kill some time. Make sure you look for decent flight deals to Dallas - Fort Worth online that saves you a lot of money. The airport also offers a lot of sightseeing opportunities for passengers. You can watch planes land at Founders' Plaza, a favourite spot among tourists and airport employees.

  About Miami

If there is one place that you can head to, any time of the year, for the perfect beachy holiday, it is Miami. The crazy parties, sunbathing at the beach, diverse cultures are only some of the things that attract tourists to Miami. Miami Beach is another destination that is extremely popular among tourists. You can go with your family or with your friends. Miami is a city that never sleeps, and you won't even notice time passing by when you are holidaying in Miami. You won't feel like leaving from the beach at all. Waking up to the wonderfully blue waters from your hotel room makes for the perfect vacation, don't you think? You will not get used to a view like this and will definitely want to come back for another holiday pretty soon.

Best Time to Visit Miami

Summer is one of the most popular seasons to visit Miami, even though the city does welcome tourists all year round. There are quite a few parties and events hosted in the city throughout the year, which also leads to a spike in hotel rates and flight tickets to Miami. However, if you are keen on partying till sunrise and hitting the beach every now and then, this is worth every penny spent. Spring is also a popular season to visit Miami and has a lot of teenagers turning it into a crazy party destination, thanks to the Spring break. June to August is summer in Miami, and the temperature ranges from 23 to 32 degree Celsius. There are quite a few events and festivals in all of these months like the American Black Film Festival in June, Florida Supercon in July and Coconut Grove Food and Wine Festival in August. If you are planning to hit the Miami beach, make sure you carry loads of sunscreen because you will want to take a dip in the ocean quite frequently. However, this is also the start of Atlantic's hurricane season so make sure that you are prepared to face the humid temperatures.

September to November is the autumn season, and the city sees a dip in the number of tourists since there are frequent showers and the threat of hurricanes hitting the city. It will be a lot of gambles to plan a trip to Miami during the autumn season. However, if you are still keen on hitting the Miami beach during this time, you can catch the South Beach Seafood Week in October and the White Party Week in November. Not to mention, there is also a BK Beach Run event that happens in October. The temperature ranges from 22 to 31 degree Celsius. However, it does drop considerably in November.

The city experiences winter from December to February. The temperature ranges from 15 to 26 degree Celsius, and this is a very pleasant time to hit the beach. You will see a minimal crowd and can enjoy your solitude at the beach though you must book your hotel in Miami at least four months in advance since the hotel prices start increasing. It will get difficult to find something decent in your budget at the last moment.

March to May is the most popular time to head to Miami. The temperature ranges from 17 to 30 degree Celsius. Since it is Spring season, you will see a lot of young crowds, mostly at the beach to celebrate Spring break. There are quite a lot of events to attend during this season, too. You can attend the Miami International Film Festival in March, Miami Beach Pride in March or April and the Miami Fashion Week in May or June. However, since it is also a popular tourist season, especially among youngsters, you might want to check for your flight and hotel availability in advance.

Places to Visit in Miami

Put on your fanciest bikini and head to the Miami beach. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Miami and also one of the main reasons why tourists plan a trip to the city. There are long stretches of pristine and tranquil beaches that you will not get over at all. The South Beach is another one of the famous beaches in Miami that a lot of people head to. If you are travelling with your family, you can also visit the Miami Zoo that is home to approximately 3000 animals and 500 different species. One of the specialities of the zoo is that it has created a natural habitat for the animals to move around freely instead of caging them. Make sure you are all set for a long walk since the zoo is quite big. You will also find a lot of water fountains in the zoo and play areas for the kids.

The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is yet another popular tourist that you can visit. It used to be a winter home of industrialist, James Deering and is a blend of European and Italian Renaissance style architecture. You will love the gardens and the outdoor area here. Bayside Marketplace is one of the most popular shopping areas in Miami. Located on the Miami waterfront, you will find a lot of unique shops here and a lot of souvenirs to take back home, too. Bayfront Park is another wonderful place to go to that has a lot of sculptures and monuments spread across 32 acres of space. It is a famous place to host musical performances since it also has an amphitheatre and makes for a great place to take pictures. Make sure you also head to Wynwood to catch the beautiful wall arts. You will find a lot of graffiti paintings on the walls here that make it a spot you must visit in Miami. Little Havana is in the Cuban district of Miami and is known for its cultural scene. You will find a lot of restaurants and food stalls here, in addition to Latin music. You can also attend the Calle Ocho Festival in March that celebrates the Cuban culture.

Things to do in Miami

Since Miami Beach is one of the main highlights of the city, you can try a bunch of beach activities here like swimming, paddle surfing or even take a speed boat tour. You can also try deep-sea fishing in Miami. Since it is a hot party destination, you can also experience the crazy nightlife here. The food and cocktail in Miami are to die for, and you will simply love it. Take a walking tour of the Art Deco Museum and make sure you also hire a guide for this one. You can challenge your photography skills at the Wynwood Walls, and we are certain the pictures here will get you loads of likes and followers on social media.

Food and Restaurants in Miami

It is not difficult to find your favourite type of cuisine in Miami. Be it Japanese food or Cuban cuisines, and you will find everything here. Owing to its proximity to the ocean, seafood is also a speciality here. You can head over to Garcia's Seafood Grille and Fish Market for sustainable seafood. You can also try Versailles Restaurant for authentic Cuban cuisine or Chef Creole's at Little Haiti for Caribbean food. You can also head to House of Food Porn for sushi and other kinds of Japanese food. La Mar by Gaston Acurio at Mandarin Oriental, is another restaurant that is recommended by food experts. Aromas del Peru serves the best Peruvian food in Miami. You can also try Cuban and Spanish food at El Mago de las Fritas. Head over to Lagniappe for a glass of wine. It has an impressive menu of different types of wine that you can choose from.

How to reach Miami (Transportation)

The Miami International Airport is about 16 km away from Downtown Miami. The flight connectivity to Miami from India is excellent. However, be prepared for tedious hours of flights and more than one layover. Though there are flights to Miami that only have layovers in one city, the duration is close to 22 hours. It is not very easy to get cheap flight tickets to Miami from India, so make sure you plan and book it way in advance. It is also advisable to book your hotel in Miami well in advance to avoid any inconveniences. Layovers at London, New York and Istanbul are some of the popular routes to Miami via air. Miami airport is well-equipped with lounges, shopping arenas, restaurants, cafe, WiFi, smoking rooms, children's area and prayer area. You will not get bored at all if you are waiting to board your flight. With so many options to dine in and sip a coffee, Miami airport makes sure that it stands out. Not to mention, you will also get a taxi and other transport services from the airport quite easily. The airport also has art exhibitions for passengers. The airport has specific exits and areas for pets and service animals.