Cleveland to Dallas-Fort Worth (CLE–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLE–DFW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Gulf Air and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,020 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 53 | 319, 320, 738, E70 | 3h04-4h19 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 21 | 320, 738, E70 | 3h14-3h16 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 738 | 3h15 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | 32N | 4h17 | – | – | |
| 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 | DTW→DFW | PIT→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLE | – | 95 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 207 | 100 |
| Flight time | 3h 4m | 2h 55m | 3h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLE: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 4:00 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, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLE to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLE to DFW ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes to 4 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,020 miles (1,642 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).