Cleveland to Dallas-Fort Worth (CLE–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,020 mi airlines 147/wk
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Flight Schedule 41 flights Verified 3h ago
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✈ Nonstop
AA1590+2
AA American
B38M
7:00 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QR2626
QR Qatar
738
7:08 AM
EDT
9:11 AM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA2331+3
AA American
738
7:08 AM
EDT
9:11 AM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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JL7464+2
JL Japan
738
8:20 AM
EDT
10:36 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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QR2631
QR Qatar
738
9:25 AM
EDT
11:22 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA2429
AA American
738
9:25 AM
EDT
11:22 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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GF6806cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
738
9:25 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1722+1
AA American
738
9:25 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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QR2224
QR Qatar
738
11:44 AM
EDT
1:39 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA1680
AA American
738
11:44 AM
EDT
1:39 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QF3314cs
QF Qant
738
1:28 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA1981+1
AA American
738
1:38 PM
EDT
3:42 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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GF4203cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
738
1:38 PM
EDT
3:42 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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Y42621cs
Y4 Volaris
321
2:24 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA2818+1
AA American
738
3:24 PM
EDT
5:26 PM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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QR8211cs
QR Qatar
738
3:24 PM
EDT
5:26 PM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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GF6591cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
738
5:39 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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CX7638cs
CX Cathay Pacific
738
5:39 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA1989+2
AA American
738
5:39 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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QR2264+1
QR Qatar
738
5:44 PM
EDT
7:59 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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QR2236
QR Qatar
738
7:51 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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QF3125
QF Qant
738
7:51 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA1682
AA American
738
7:51 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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F93567+1
F9 Frontier
32N
8:54 PM
EDT
11:23 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA1680
AA American
738
7:10 AM
CDT
10:54 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA1348
AA American
738
7:10 AM
CDT
10:54 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA3129
AA American
738
9:00 AM
CDT
12:42 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA1989+2
AA American
738
1:10 PM
CDT TC
4:49 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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QR2250+1
QR Qatar
738
1:13 PM
CDT TA
4:54 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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QF3125
QF Qant
738
3:18 PM
CDT
7:01 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA1682
AA American
738
3:18 PM
CDT
7:01 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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QR8205+1
QR Qatar
738
5:38 PM
CDT TA
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA1484+1
AA American
738
5:38 PM
CDT TC
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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GF6575cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
738
5:38 PM
CDT TA
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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F93568+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
5:51 PM
CDT TE
9:14 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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Y42622cs
Y4 Volaris
321
6:00 PM
CDT TE
9:47 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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QF3187
QF Qant
738
6:46 PM
CDT
10:32 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA560
AA American
738
6:46 PM
CDT
10:32 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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GF4381+1
GF Great Barrier Airlines
738
8:08 PM
CDT
11:50 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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CX7673cs
CX Cathay Pacific
738
8:10 PM
CDT TD
11:50 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA2818+1
AA American
738
8:52 PM
CDT
12:14 AM+1
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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Cleveland to Dallas-Fort Worth
3 carriers, 147 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 147 Flights/wk 1,020 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 117 1-stop hubs

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 55m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: CX, GF, JL, QF, QR 57 738, B38M 2h55-3h10 100% Oneworld CX, GF, JL, QF, QR
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 5 32N 3h29 100% Y4
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, CX, GF, JL, QF, QR
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (57 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (5 flights/wk, 8%)
Star Alliance: UA (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, CLE to DFW direction.
Mon
21
flights
Tue
21
flights
Wed
21
flights
Thu
22
flights
Fri
21
flights
Sat
20
flights
Sun
21
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
24
Nonstop flights
147
Outbound / wk
110
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
117
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,499
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 Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric CLE→DFW CAK→DFW DTW→DFW
Distance from CLE 40 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 18
Weekly flights 147 1 280
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 15m 2h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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 Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,020 mi / 1,642 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 29m.
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.

CLE–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,020 mi / 1,642 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights147 out / 110 return
1-stop connections117 hubs
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 29m. The route covers 1,020 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 147 nonstop flights per week from CLE to DFW. The return direction has about 110 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTR, MCI, LNK, CPS, CXO, SDF, LEX, DAY, DSI, MEM, CAK, IND, CVG, OKC, TYS, DSM, MSN, CMH, MKE, OMA, AVL, RST, AUS, CPP, MSY, LUK, TEB, GVL, HOU, ABE, YIP, CID, SFB, SAV, BUF, AGS, ICT, CRW, ORF, HVN, HPN, GSP, CAE, PDK, CHS, ILM, SJT, GRR, STP, APF, BTL, SAT, BDL, EGE, UST, PBI, FAR, MAF, SCF, FMY, EYW, SUA, FCM, NAS, JAX, BCT, MYR, OPF, JAC, FWA, GCM, SNA, SBA, SMF, NUQ, SJC, YVR, PUJ, CUN, BWI, MDW, BOS, PHX, SLC, PHL, IAD, MCO, DTW, IAH, ATL, TPA, JFK, DCA, STL, ORD, LTN, DUB, MSP, BNA, CLT, RDU, FLL, MIA, DEN, LGA, LRD, SRQ, LAS, EWR, SEA, RSW, SFO, LAX, YYZ, HND, PIT and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from DFW to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAK, DTW and PIT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 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 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLE to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to DFW ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,020 miles (1,642 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BTR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Pittsburgh (PIT).