AIRPORT GUIDE FOR IN-PERSON CHECK-IN

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Dallas (DFW) – Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport
Terminal D

2400 Aviation Dr,
Dallas, TX 75261

Online check-in begins 24 hours prior to departure time and ends 3 hours prior to departure time. If you are traveling with checked baggage, you must check-in at the ticket counter. Checked bags are accepted at the ticket counter up to one hour prior to departure. Please arrive at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

Whether you check-in online or in person, it is your responsibility to allow enough time to complete the security screening process at the airport and be present at the departure gate on time.

Beginning May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID-compliant ID to fly within the United States. For a complete list of acceptable REAL ID identifications or additional information about REAL ID, visit www.dhs.gov/real-id.

Ticket Counter Location and Hours

The Denver Air Connection ticket counter is located near the middle of Terminal D by door D21. The ticket counter opens 2 hours before flight time and closes 1 hour prior to departure time.

Online Check-in

Online check-in begins 24 hours prior to departure time and ends 3 hours prior to departure time.

Gate Location and Hours

Terminal D – Gate Assignments may vary between D5 and D12. Please check monitors for up-to-date information.

DFW Airport Map

When to arrive at the airport and Check in Information

Originating at Dallas/Fort Worth
We request that you arrive 2 hours prior to your flight, but no later than 1 hour prior to your departure time.

The Denver Air Connection ticket counter is located near the middle of Terminal D by door D21, near the Iberia Airlines ticket counter. Ticket counter check-in will close 1 hour prior to departure time. Any passengers not checked in at that time will not be allowed to board. No refunds will be given for missed flights due to late check-in.

Connecting Flights

Passengers connecting from other airlines with carry-on baggage only can check-in at the gate. Gate check-in begins 45 minutes prior to departure time.

Passengers with checked baggage connecting from a United flight who have checked their baggage through to their final destination may check-in at the gate. It is your responsibility to ensure that your baggage is checked through to your final destination. If your baggage was only checked to DFW, you must retrieve your baggage from the baggage claim area, and check-in at the DAC ticket counter.

Passengers with checked baggage who are not connecting from United or who have purchased separate tickets for their connecting flight must check-in at the ticket counter.

You must retrieve your checked baggage from the baggage claim, then check-in at the Denver Air Connection ticket counter with your checked baggage. See the “Originating at Dallas/Fort Worth” section above for DFW ticket counter times and location. It is your responsibility to leave enough time to complete security screening after checking in at the ticket counter.

Ticket counter check-in
If you are traveling with a paper ticket, or just need some extra help with the check-in process on the date of departure our customer service agents are always available to help get you going with an in-person check-in. Please note that checked baggage is only accepted 1 hour or more prior to departure.

Airport Services

Credit and debit cards accepted
TSA Pre✓™
Free Wi-Fi at the airport
Family restroom
Power outlets at the gate
CLEAR service

Traveler Resources

Carry-on/Checked Baggage Policy
Pet/Service Animal Policy
Firearms in Checked Baggage Policy
TSA Prohibited Items
TSA Security Wait Times
All Denver Air Connection Check In and Baggage Policies