Dallas-Fort Worth to Atlanta (DFW–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DFW–ATL is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 67 | 321 | 2h05-2h29 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, FJ, G3, GF, QF, QR, RJ | 57 | 321, 738 | 2h02-2h14 | Oneworld | AS, AY, FJ, G3, GF, QF, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 28 | 321, A20N, A21N | 2h01-2h28 | – | Y4 | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 13 | 738, 748, 74N | 1h50-2h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 2 | 763 | 2h10 | Star Alliance | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| UD Hera Flight | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→ATL | DAL→ATL | ACT→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 20 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 431 | 219 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 11m | 1h 54m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
DFW–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Dallas/Fort Worth to Atlanta: Competing Hub Connector
The DFW–ATL segment links the primary hubs of American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, making it both a stand-alone origin-destination market and a competitive arena for passengers connecting between the two carriers' extensive networks. Ten operators across roughly 260 weekly frequencies reflect the route's strategic importance to both carriers. American dominates departures from DFW given its hub concentration there, while Delta's Atlanta hub captures the arrival-side feed for onward connections.
Travel Time and Connection Utility
The two-hour block time makes DFW–ATL a practical same-day business route, with early morning departures enabling full Atlanta workdays and late evening return options. For passengers connecting through either hub, the route offers dense frequency throughout the operating day. Ground time between DFW and Atlanta by car is 12 hours.