Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth (COU–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

COU Airport Page →
490 mi airlines charter/private 50/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3525+4
AA American
E70
6:50 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2573cs
QR Qatar
E70
7:25 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3478
AA American
E70
11:44 AM
CDT
1:37 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3481
AA American
E70
5:19 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4149
QF Qant
E75
7:39 PM
CDT
9:35 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3890
AA American
E70
7:39 PM
CDT
9:35 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4849+1
QF Qant
E75
7:39 PM
CDT
9:39 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7857
QR Qatar
E75
7:43 PM
CDT
9:37 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3478
AA American
E70
9:31 AM
CDT TB
11:14 AM
CDT
1h 43m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3481
AA American
E75
3:06 PM
CDT
4:49 PM
CDT
1h 43m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4849+1
QF Qant
E75
5:28 PM
CDT TB
7:09 PM
CDT
1h 41m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3890
AA American
E70
6:14 PM
CDT TB
8:03 PM
CDT
1h 49m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4282
AA American
E70
8:35 PM
CDT TB
10:20 PM
CDT
1h 45m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4149
QF Qant
E70
8:40 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 45m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
ORD Chicago 5h 12m AANZQR AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DEN Denver 5h 26m UA AAACAV Denver (DEN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 57m AA AAASAY Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MLI Moline 6h 52m AA AA Moline (MLI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
VPS Valparaiso 8h 24m G4 AABAQF Valparaiso (VPS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MCI Kansas City ~3h 52m AA AAASAY Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~3h 56m AAASAY Oklahoma City (OKC) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~5h 17m AAASAY Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SFB Orlando ~6h 27m G4 Orlando (SFB) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
STT Charlotte Amalie ~11h 47m AAQR Charlotte Amalie (STT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 50 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 490 mi 1h 56m nonstop

COU–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 490 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COU–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 27 E70 1h53-1h56 Oneworld QR
QF Qantas 10 E75 1h56-2h Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, QR
E75 Embraer E175 – QF, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QF (37 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, COU to DFW direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
546
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
COU → DFW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
DFW → COU
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric COU→DFW TBN→DFW STL→DFW
Distance from COU 75 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 18
Weekly flights 50 7 238
Flight time 1h 56m 1h 45m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of COU with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Columbia.
COU: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
490 mi / 788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m 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.

COU–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance490 mi / 788 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights50 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COU
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COU to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 1h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 490 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from COU to DFW: American Airlines and Qantas.
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 Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from DFW to COU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TBN, STL and SGF. 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 COU to DFW

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qantas. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

COU to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COU to DFW is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 490 miles (788 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Leonard Wood (TBN), St Louis (STL) and Springfield (SGF).