Cleveland to Dallas-Fort Worth (CLE–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLE–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,020 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, FJ, GF, JL, QF, QR | 49 | 738 | 2h34-3h | Oneworld | CX, FJ, GF, JL, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 12 | A21N | 2h54-2h56 | – | Y4 | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Cleveland
| Metric | CLE→DFW | CAK→DFW | YQG→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLE | – | 40 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 159 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 57m | 3h 17m | 2h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLE: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
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.
CLE–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLE to DFW
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 159 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLE to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLE to DFW is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,020 miles (1,642 km). There are approximately 159 weekly flights outbound and 121 return, totaling 280 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Windsor (YQG) and Detroit (DTW).