Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Served by Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
History
Mesquite is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Dallas County with portions extending into Kaufman County. The population was 150,108 at the 2020 census, making it the 22nd-most populous city in Texas. Mesquite is positioned at the crossroads of four major highways, making locations such as downtown Dallas, Lake Ray Hubbard, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport accessible.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 24 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 735, 737-300) · 18 routes: Albuquerque, Amarillo, Austin, Birmingham, Branson, El Paso, Harlingen, Houston, Kansas City, Little Rock, Lubbock, Midland, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, St. Louis, Tulsa, Wichita
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 735, 737-300) · 15 routes: Amarillo*, Austin*, Birmingham*, Houston, Kansas City*, Little Rock*, Lubbock*, Midland*, New Orleans*, Oklahoma City*, Salt Lake City*, San Antonio*, San Francisco*, Seattle*, St. Louis*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 1 route: El Dorado
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DAL has direct flights to 24 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Amarillo, Austin, Birmingham, Houston…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mesquite, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.