Chattanooga to Dallas-Fort Worth (CHA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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694 mi airlines 55/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 58m ago
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AA5504
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
MDT
2h 26m
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AA5238
AA American
CR9
7:17 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
MDT
2h 38m
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AA5251
AA American
CR9
7:24 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
MDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5147
AA American
CR9
12:11 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5439
AA American
CR9
12:16 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA3960
AA American
E70
12:19 PM
EDT
1:54 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5645
AA American
CR9
2:11 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5075
AA American
CR9
2:28 PM
EDT
3:52 PM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5274
AA American
CR9
6:38 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5147
AA American
CR9
8:30 AM
MDT
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5439
AA American
CR9
8:40 AM
MDT TE
11:46 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA3960
AA American
E70
8:43 AM
MDT TB
11:45 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA5645
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
MDT TE
1:41 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5075
AA American
CR9
10:47 AM
MDT
1:57 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5274
AA American
CR9
2:53 PM
MDT TE
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA5129
AA American
CR9
5:08 PM
MDT
8:12 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA5516
AA American
CR9
5:30 PM
MDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA5319
AA American
CR9
8:30 PM
MDT TE
11:23 PM
EDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5257
AA American
CR9
8:37 PM
MDT
11:44 PM+1
EDT
2h 7m
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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Chattanooga to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 694 mi 2h 24m nonstop -2h behind 23 1-stop hubs

CHA–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and AMF lead the route. The flight covers 694 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHA–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 55 CR9, E70 2h24-3h22 Oneworld
AMF AMF 0
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (55 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: AMF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHA 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
9
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,436
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
CHA → DFW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
DFW → CHA
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
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 Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric CHA→DFW TYS→DFW HSV→DFW
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 3
Weekly flights 55 106 112
Flight time 2h 24m 2h 32m 2h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA 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 Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
694 mi / 1,116 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m to 3h 22m.
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.

CHA–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance694 mi / 1,116 km
Flight time2h 24m to 3h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights55 out / 55 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 24m to 3h 22m. The route covers 694 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and AMF.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from CHA to DFW. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, BNA, SFB, AMA, IND, PIT, OMA, SRQ, PIE, PHL, LRD, ORL, DCA, MIA, IAH, DTW, ATL, ORD, CLT, FLL, LAS, LGA and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Chattanooga.
Yes, return flights from DFW to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. 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 CHA to DFW

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and AMF. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHA to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to DFW ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 3 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 694 miles (1,116 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).