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

CMH Airport Page →
925 mi airlines charter/private 89/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3418+1
AA American
E70
5:30 AM
EDT
7:24 AM
CDT
2h 54m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6572cs
AS Alaska
E70
5:30 AM
EDT
7:24 AM
CDT
2h 54m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4006+2
AS Alaska
E70
6:30 AM
EDT
8:22 AM
CDT
2h 52m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3643
AA American
E70
6:30 AM
EDT
8:22 AM
CDT
2h 52m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4582cs
AS Alaska
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2380+1
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 50m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL7257+2
JL Japan
E75
8:01 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1279+3
AA American
738
12:51 PM
EDT
2:36 PM
CDT
2h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5541
AA American
CR9
2:41 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CDT
2h 49m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1492+6
AA American
738
2:45 PM
EDT
4:29 PM
CDT
2h 44m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4583cs
AS Alaska
738
3:51 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 59m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3238cs
QF Qant
738
7:50 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2286cs
QR Qatar
738
7:51 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2337+6
AA American
738
7:51 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
CDT
2h 48m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7641cs
CX Cathay Pacific
738
7:51 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1279+3
AA American
738
8:41 AM
CDT TA
11:51 AM
EDT
2h 10m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5541
AA American
CR9
10:11 AM
CDT
1:51 PM
EDT
2h 40m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1492+6
AA American
738
11:00 AM
CDT TC
2:35 PM
EDT
2h 35m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2337+6
AA American
738
3:27 PM
CDT
6:59 PM
EDT
2h 32m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2348cs
QR Qatar
738
3:27 PM
CDT
7:00 PM
EDT
2h 33m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3995
AA American
E70
5:36 PM
CDT TB
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 34m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3238+1
QF Qant
738
6:35 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
EDT
2h 30m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4507cs
AS Alaska
320
8:10 PM
CDT
11:39 PM
EDT
2h 29m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7669cs
CX Cathay Pacific
738
8:24 PM
CDT TC
11:57 PM
EDT
2h 33m
4%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2593cs
QR Qatar
738
8:24 PM
CDT
11:58 PM
EDT
2h 34m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA398+3
AA American
738
8:40 PM
CDT TC
11:58 PM
EDT
2h 18m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 16m WN AAASAY St Louis (STL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BNA Nashville 4h 22m CNSWN AAASAY Nashville (BNA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 41m WN AAASAY Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
AUS Austin 4h 50m DLWN AAAFAS Austin (AUS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DTW Detroit 4h 52m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
HOU Houston 4h 54m WN AAASBA Houston (HOU) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 5h 6m AAASAY AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MDW Chicago 5h 10m EJMWN F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ECP Panama City Beach 5h 11m WN AAQR Panama City Beach (ECP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbus to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 89 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 925 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

CMH–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 925 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS, CX, JL, QF, QR 38 738, CR9, E70 2h44-2h54 0% Oneworld AS, CX, JL, QF, QR
UA United Airlines 0 0% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, CX, QF, QR
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (38 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
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
89
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,994
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
78%
Return
DFW → CMH
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
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 CAK→DFW
Distance from CMH 71 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 1
Weekly flights 89 74
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 15m 3h 17m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH 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 Columbus.
CMH: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
925 mi / 1,489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights89 out / 73 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 925 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CMH to DFW: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Kansas City.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour 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, CAK and LUK. 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 and United Airlines. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMH to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to DFW is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 925 miles (1,489 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 162 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Akron (CAK) and Cincinnati (LUK).