Alexandria to Dallas-Fort Worth (AEX–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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284 mi airlines 21/wk
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AA3978
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
7:35 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4018
AA American
E70
11:29 AM
CDT
2:19 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3939
AA American
E70
6:28 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4018
AA American
E70
8:15 AM
MDT
9:33 AM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3939
AA American
E70
4:44 PM
MDT TB
5:58 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3926
AA American
E75
9:22 PM
MDT
10:37 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3391
AA American
E75
9:49 PM
MDT TB
11:04 PM+1
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Alexandria to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 284 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

AEX–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AEX–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 E70, E75 1h35-3h50 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AEX to DFW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AEX to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AEX → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
DFW → AEX
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AEX delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Alexandria

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric AEX→DFW LFT→DFW MLU→DFW
Distance from AEX 84 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 21 70 34
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 40m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of AEX with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Alexandria.
AEX: CDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 458 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 3h 50m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

AEX–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 458 km
Flight time1h 35m to 3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: AEX
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AEX to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Alexandria International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 3h 50m. The route covers 284 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from AEX to DFW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGF, HRL, JAX, TPA, MSP, BUF, BWI, SAL, EWR, BOG, ATL, GUA, MKE and BTR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Alexandria.
Yes, return flights from DFW to AEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT, MLU and LCH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AEX to DFW

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AEX to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEX to DFW ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (458 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Monroe (MLU) and Lake Charles (LCH).