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

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694 mi airlines 97/wk
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✈ Nonstop
AA5504
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA425
AA American
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:33 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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QR7841
QR Qatar
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:21 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA4059
AA American
E75
7:23 AM
EDT
8:48 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5251
AA American
CR7
8:00 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5147
AA American
CR9
12:11 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3451
AA American
E75
12:21 PM
EDT
1:43 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5075
AA American
CR9
2:28 PM
EDT
3:52 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3758
AA American
E75
4:11 PM
EDT
5:33 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA2121
AA American
320
4:18 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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QF4794
QF Qant
320
4:18 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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QR2680
QR Qatar
320
4:18 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA3502
AA American
E75
4:25 PM
EDT
5:47 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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QR2943+1
QR Qatar
E75
4:25 PM
EDT
5:47 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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RJ7686
RJ Royal Jordanian
CR9
5:44 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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QF3099cs
QF Qant
CR9
6:28 PM
EDT
8:04 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA5274+4
AA American
CR9
6:48 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA5115
AA American
CR9
8:14 PM
EDT
9:36 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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RJ7086
RJ Royal Jordanian
CR9
8:14 PM
EDT
9:36 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5147
AA American
CR9
8:30 AM
CDT TE
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA3451
AA American
E75
8:41 AM
CDT
11:51 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5075
AA American
CR9
10:47 AM
CDT TE
1:57 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA2121
AA American
320
12:32 PM
CDT
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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QR2724
QR Qatar
320
12:32 PM
CDT
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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QR2362
QR Qatar
320
12:32 PM
CDT
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA3758
AA American
E75
12:32 PM
CDT
3:41 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA3522
AA American
E75
12:38 PM
CDT
3:47 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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QR2311
QR Qatar
E75
12:38 PM
CDT
3:47 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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QF3099+1
QF Qant
CR9
2:53 PM
CDT
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA5274+4
AA American
CR9
3:08 PM
CDT TE
6:16 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA5115
AA American
CR9
4:31 PM
CDT
7:44 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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QR2324
QR Qatar
CR9
5:30 PM
CDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA5516
AA American
CR9
5:30 PM
CDT TE
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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QR2727
QR Qatar
CR9
8:37 PM
CDT
11:44 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5257
AA American
CR9
8:37 PM
CDT TE
11:44 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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Chattanooga to Dallas-Fort Worth
3 carriers, 97 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 97 Flights/wk 694 mi 2h 21m nonstop -1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

CHA–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Royal Jordanian and AMF lead the route. The flight covers 694 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 46 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 Also: QF, QR 65 320, CR7, CR9, E75 2h22-2h43 Oneworld QF, QR
RJ Royal Jordanian 8 CR9 2h22-2h25 Oneworld
AMF AMF 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, QF, QR
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, QF, QR, RJ
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + RJ (73 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
15
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
97
Outbound / wk
89
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,518
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.

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 3 6 8
Weekly flights 97 145 158
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 27m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA 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 Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
694 mi / 1,116 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m to 2h 43m.
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 21m to 2h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights97 out / 89 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 21m to 2h 43m. The route covers 694 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, AMF and Royal Jordanian. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 97 nonstop flights per week from CHA to DFW. The return direction has about 89 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, TYS, HOU, SDF, SAT, FNT, CMH, CAE, MDW, SFB, AMA, AUS, MCO, PIT, SRQ, IND, RDU, IAD, MSP, OMA, TPA, PIE, BWI, YIP, ABQ, PBI, PHL, QRO, LRD, SLC, ORL, SJU, FLL, DCA, MIA, ATL, CLT, ORD, IAH, DTW, HND, LAS, LGA, DEN, EWR and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour 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, AMF and Royal Jordanian. With 97 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 21 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 694 miles (1,116 km). There are approximately 97 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 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).