Bloomington/Normal to Dallas-Fort Worth (BMI–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3532
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
8:27 AM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3370
AA American
E75
6:20 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3472
AA American
E70
3:45 PM
CDT
6:09 PM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3404
AA American
E75
3:45 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3472
AA American
E70
1:10 PM
MDT
3:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3404
AA American
E70
1:13 PM
MDT TB
3:15 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA3571
AA American
E75
8:22 PM
MDT
10:27 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4254
AA American
E70
8:37 PM
MDT TB
10:41 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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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Bloomington/Normal to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 690 mi 2h 24m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

BMI–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 690 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BMI–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 E70, E75 2h24-2h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 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, BMI to DFW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BMI to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
437
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
BMI → DFW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
DFW → BMI
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Bloomington/Normal

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric BMI→DFW PIA→DFW CMI→DFW
Distance from BMI 43 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 28 20 21
Flight time 2h 24m 2h 30m 2h 24m
Airports within 200 miles of BMI 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 Bloomington/Normal.
BMI: CDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
690 mi / 1,110 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m to 2h 40m.
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.

BMI–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bloomington/Normal to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance690 mi / 1,110 km
Flight time2h 24m to 2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: BMI
IATA / ICAOBMI / KBMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation871 ft / 265 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BMI to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 24m to 2h 40m. The route covers 690 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from BMI to DFW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, PIE, SRQ, ELP, ORD and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Bloomington/Normal.
Yes, return flights from DFW to BMI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, CMI and MLI. 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 BMI to DFW

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BMI to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BMI to DFW ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 690 miles (1,110 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Savoy (CMI) and Moline (MLI).