Baltimore to Dallas-Fort Worth (BWI–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,215 mi airlines 56/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1403
AA American
738
6:00 AM
EDT
8:49 AM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1930
AA American
738
4:11 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2314
AA American
738
4:16 PM
EDT TC
7:58 PM
MDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7639
CX Cathay Pacific
738
7:03 PM
EDT TC
9:50 PM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1213
AA American
738
7:03 PM
EDT TC
9:50 PM
MDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93787
F9 Frontier
321
7:06 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
MDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1927
AA American
738
7:17 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91475
F9 Frontier
321
7:52 PM
EDT
10:18 PM
MDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1930
AA American
738
10:57 AM
MDT
3:00 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2314
AA American
738
11:20 AM
MDT TC
3:09 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91476
F9 Frontier
321
1:09 PM
MDT TE
5:11 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93788
F9 Frontier
321
2:13 PM
MDT TE
6:11 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1213
AA American
738
2:17 PM
MDT
6:13 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1927
AA American
738
2:25 PM
MDT
6:27 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7668
CX Cathay Pacific
321
7:37 PM
MDT TD
11:44 PM+1
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2251
AA American
738
7:39 PM
MDT TC
11:15 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baltimore to Dallas-Fort Worth
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 1,215 mi 3h 33m nonstop -2h behind 108 1-stop hubs

BWI–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,215 miles in approximately 3h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 34 738 3h33-5h42 47% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 14 321 3h43-4h26 47%
CX Cathay Pacific 7 738 3h47 47% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + CX (41 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (14 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to DFW direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
108
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,457
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
BWI → DFW
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
91%
Return
DFW → BWI
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric BWI→DFW DCA→DFW IAD→DFW
Distance from BWI 30 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 8
Weekly flights 56 151 79
Flight time 3h 33m 3h 33m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 47%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 33m to 5h 42m.
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.

BWI–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Flight time3h 33m to 5h 42m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections108 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 33m to 5h 42m. The route covers 1,215 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Frontier.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from BWI to DFW. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIT, BTR, AEX, IAD, LUK, GPT, MDT, DSM, PDK, JAN, YYZ, TEB, OKC, PIE, SGR, PHL, SBN, SAF, FAR, BCT, EYW, JFK, OPF, ASE, TEX, FCM, NAS, SCF, RIL, BZN, MYR, PLS, MBJ, BFI, GCM, MRY, LIR, STT, GRK, CUN, RIC, PUJ, ORF, STL, ANC, LGA, EWR, DTW, BNA, BDL, CMH, ORD, BUF, ATL, MCI, SJO, ELP, SAT, IAH, ECP, HOU, CVG, MSP, CLE, CLT, IND, MKE, TYS, SDF, RDU, AUS, MEM, ABQ, SAV, SJD, HVN, JAX, DEN, PHX, MIA, MCO, SMF, MSY, FLL, GSP, PIT, RMS, PBI, RSW, LHR, SEA, CHS, TPA, BOS, GRR, SFO, LAX, BHM, SLC, LAS, MDW, ONT, VPS, SAN, SJU, SRQ, SJC and AUA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from DFW to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and MDT. 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 BWI to DFW

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Frontier. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to DFW ranges from 3 hours 33 minutes to 5 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,215 miles (1,955 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

108 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Harrisburg (MDT).