Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth (ATL–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth
14 carriers, 361 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
361 Flights/wk
730 mi
2h 24m nonstop
-2h behind
191 1-stop hubs
ATL–DFW is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 191 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ATL–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 94 | 319, 320, 321, 738, E70 | 2h24-3h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 56 | 320, 321 | 2h26-3h15 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 43 | 319, 321, 738, E75 | 2h31-2h47 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 35 | 321, 738, E75 | 2h36-2h47 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32Q | 2h41-3h18 | – | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 21 | 320, 321 | 2h25-2h29 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 20 | 320, 321 | 2h25-2h29 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 14 | 320, 321 | 2h30-2h33 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 14 | 321 | 2h32-2h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 14 | 321 | 2h36-2h44 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 12 | 32B | 2h29 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 319 | 2h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h44 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | CR9 | 2h42 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to DFW direction.
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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59
Nonstop flights
361
Outbound / wk
405
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
191
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
7,057
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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → DFW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
98%
Return
DFW → ATL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ATL delays → DFW delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Atlanta
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | ATL→DFW | PDK→DFW | MCN→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 361 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 3h 11m | 3h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Atlanta (PDK) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Macon (MCN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours
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Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
ATL: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
730 mi / 1,175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m to 3h 35m.
Getting to ATL
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
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.
Facts
ATL–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance730 mi / 1,175 km
Flight time2h 24m to 3h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights361 out / 405 return
1-stop connections191 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ATL to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 24m to 3h 35m. The route covers 730 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Fiji Airways, GOL, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, Korean Air and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 361 nonstop flights per week from ATL to DFW. The return direction has about 405 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FSM, COU, DWH, SFB, PIE, UST, ORL, CRP, BCT, CHO, TEB, DAL, SCF, CZM, GJT, TQO, BZE, RTB, STX, GDL, OAK, GCM, PLS, MYR, LIR, ASE, NAS, MBJ, PSP, BZN, BFI, STT, EGE, FWA, SJD, AUA, PAE, CUN, PUJ, YUL, ATW, MOB, BTR, GPT, BOI, RNO, BWI, FSD, SJO, MGM, GEG, IAD, MLU, EVV, BHM, AEX, TUL, IAH, ICT, MCO, OKC, SHV, DAY, SDF, XNA, STL, TRI, HSV, HOU, LUX, MSY, DSM, MLI, BDL, MEM, MIA, ORD, LEX, AUS, IND, LIT, VPS, SGF, TLH, ILM, JAN, TYS, YYZ, MSP, SAT, RDU, ECP, GSO, SYR, BNA, BMI, JAX, MDT, CLT, GLH, MCI, CHA, CMH, CAE, GSP, GNV, AVL, PHL, AGS, ABQ, JAC, SBN, CVG, LFT, FLL, CLE, PIT, RSW, TPA, BUF, CHS, OMA, DTW, DEN, DCA, MKE, PNS, ELP, COS, MSN, SMF, TUS, PDX, PBI, FAR, SAV, LAS, LGA, PHX, RIC, CID, ONT, SJU, ORF, EWR, FRA, BCN, MDW, YYC, GTR, BOS, SLC, SJC, MEX, LAX, JFK, ANC, BOG, SNA, BJX, GRR, SEA, HNL, SFO, MTY, SAN, EYW, CDG, LHR, QRO, HVN, SRQ, FCO, GUA, SLP, SAL, BUR, PVR, HDN, YVR, MTJ, MAD, GRU, SCL, EZE, GIG, IST, HND, ICN, DOH and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from DFW to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Passengers connecting from an Atlanta-originating Delta flight to an American Airlines international departure at DFW will need separate tickets, as the two carriers do not interline. Within each carrier's own network, the connection is straightforward: Delta passengers can use this segment to reach DFW for onward American service only on separate tickets; American passengers flying ATL\u2013DFW on American remain on a single ticket for connections to Latin America or Europe from DFW.
The ATL\u2013DFW direction carries strong Monday morning and Friday evening peaks from Atlanta-based corporate travelers making weekly trips to Dallas. The reverse DFW\u2013ATL direction sees comparable patterns but slightly different timing given Central vs Eastern time zone scheduling. Both directions see leisure surges around major Texas sporting events and Atlanta's convention calendar.
Yes. Delta operates ATL\u2013DFW, serving the route from its Atlanta hub to compete with American's DFW dominance. Southwest also serves Atlanta\u2013Dallas Love Field rather than DFW, which is a separate airport 25 miles northwest of downtown Dallas. For DFW specifically, American and Delta operate the route, with regional affiliates providing additional frequencies.
Atlanta to Dallas/Fort Worth: Reverse Hub Connector
The Atlanta–Dallas/Fort Worth segment mirrors the DFW–ATL direction in function but reverses the hub-feed dynamic: Delta's Atlanta hub generates the outbound feed toward American's DFW hub and the broader Dallas metro market. Eight carriers operate 251 weekly departures on this two-hour corridor, with American maintaining the larger share given DFW's status as its primary hub. The route is one of the higher-frequency competing hub pairs in the US network, reflecting both cities' size and economic diversity.
Dallas/Fort Worth as a Corporate Destination
The Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex holds major corporate headquarters in energy, financial services, defense, and retail. Atlanta's diverse corporate base generates consistent demand for the corridor throughout the year. American's extensive Latin American network at DFW also draws Atlanta-area travelers connecting onward to Mexico and South America.