Columbus to Dallas-Fort Worth (CMH–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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925 mi airlines 97/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 15h ago
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AA2337
AA American
321
12:46 AM
EDT
2:56 AM
MDT
4h 10m
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AS6270
AS Alaska
320
5:30 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
MDT
3h
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AA1513
AA American
320
5:34 AM
EDT
7:34 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA2380
AA American
320
6:30 AM
EDT
8:27 AM
MDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA3310
AA American
7M8
8:05 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AS4006
AS Alaska
738
8:25 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1972
AA American
738
8:25 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS4020
AS Alaska
738
11:32 AM
EDT
1:26 PM
MDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA1565
AA American
738
11:32 AM
EDT
1:26 PM
MDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA1279
AA American
320
11:49 AM
EDT
1:39 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS4583
AS Alaska
738
3:45 PM
EDT
5:48 PM
MDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA1492
AA American
738
7:30 PM
EDT
9:02 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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CX7641
CX Cathay Pacific
321
7:51 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
MDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA3235
AA American
738
7:54 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA1565
AA American
738
7:10 AM
MDT
10:42 AM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA1279
AA American
320
7:21 AM
MDT TC
10:51 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA1492
AA American
738
2:57 PM
MDT TB
6:21 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3235
AA American
738
3:35 PM
MDT
7:04 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA2337
AA American
321
4:49 PM
MDT TD
8:24 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA3995
AA American
E75
5:36 PM
MDT TB
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA3154
AA American
738
6:35 PM
MDT
10:05 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA866
AA American
320
7:10 PM
MDT TA
10:40 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CX7669
CX Cathay Pacific
320
7:10 PM
MDT TC
10:40 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA2065
AA American
320
8:02 PM
MDT
11:31 PM+1
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4507
AS Alaska
738
8:54 PM
MDT
12:23 AM+1
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA398
AA American
738
9:09 PM
MDT TA
12:27 AM+1
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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Columbus to Dallas-Fort Worth
4 carriers, 97 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 97 Flights/wk 925 mi 2h 54m nonstop -2h behind 82 1-stop hubs

CMH–DFW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 925 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 61 320, 321, 738, 7M8 2h54-4h10 50% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 28 320, 738 2h54-3h05 50% Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 7 321 2h58 50% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 0 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, AS
321 Airbus A321 – AA, CX
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + CX (96 flights/wk, 100%)
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, CMH to DFW direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
97
Outbound / wk
83
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
82
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,656
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
CMH → DFW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
Return
DFW → CMH
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric CMH→DFW DAY→DFW LUK→DFW
Distance from CMH 71 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 97 42
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 42m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH 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 Columbus.
CMH: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
925 mi / 1,489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m to 4h 10m.
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.

CMH–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance925 mi / 1,489 km
Flight time2h 54m to 4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights97 out / 83 return
1-stop connections82 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 54m to 4h 10m. The route covers 925 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines.
There are approximately 97 nonstop flights per week from CMH to DFW. The return direction has about 83 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, LIT, LUK, IND, ADS, TYS, SBN, CID, CLE, MKE, AVL, CVG, GSP, GPT, PIT, GSO, DWH, OKC, MDT, RIC, ORF, SAV, TEB, TEX, FCM, ASE, BCT, YUL, PBI, HDN, NAS, OPF, MSO, SCF, PDX, SBA, YYC, YVR, SJO, BFI, SJC, STT, SLC, YYZ, CUN, JFK, BDL, BWI, ORD, SFO, SRQ, STL, IAD, DTW, CLT, BNA, MIA, ATL, PHL, MSP, RDU, IAH, ECP, DEN, TPA, MCO, AUS, FLL, LGA, DCA, PHX, RSW, HOU, LAS, CHS, SEA, MDW, EWR, LAX, BOS, JAX and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from DFW to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, LUK and CLE. 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 CMH to DFW

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. With 97 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMH to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to DFW ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 925 miles (1,489 km). There are approximately 97 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Cincinnati (LUK) and Cleveland (CLE).