Dallas-Fort Worth to Chattanooga (DFW–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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694 mi airlines 55/wk
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AA5147
AA American
CR9
8:30 AM
MDT
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5439
AA American
CR9
8:40 AM
MDT TE
11:46 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA3960
AA American
E70
8:43 AM
MDT TB
11:45 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA5645
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
MDT TE
1:41 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5075
AA American
CR9
10:47 AM
MDT
1:57 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5274
AA American
CR9
2:53 PM
MDT TE
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA5129
AA American
CR9
5:08 PM
MDT
8:12 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA5516
AA American
CR9
5:30 PM
MDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA5319
AA American
CR9
8:30 PM
MDT TE
11:23 PM
EDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5257
AA American
CR9
8:37 PM
MDT
11:44 PM+1
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA5504
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
MDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5238
AA American
CR9
7:17 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA5251
AA American
CR9
7:24 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
MDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5147
AA American
CR9
12:11 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5439
AA American
CR9
12:16 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA3960
AA American
E70
12:19 PM
EDT
1:54 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5645
AA American
CR9
2:11 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5075
AA American
CR9
2:28 PM
EDT
3:52 PM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5274
AA American
CR9
6:38 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Chattanooga
1 carrier, 55 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 694 mi 0h 53m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

DFW–CHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 694 miles in approximately 0h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 55 CR9, E70 0h53-2h10 77% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (55 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, DFW to CHA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,401
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
DFW → CHA
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
CHA → DFW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric DFW→CHA DAL→CHA
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 55 1
Flight time 0h 53m 0h 25m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chattanooga is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
694 mi / 1,116 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m to 2h 10m.
Getting to DFW

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.

DFW–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance694 mi / 1,116 km
Flight time0h 53m to 2h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights55 out / 55 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 0h 53m to 2h 10m. The route covers 694 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from DFW to CHA. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, TYS, PIE, SFB, AUS, RDU, CHS, TEB, PIT, IAD, LRD, PBI, MKE, NAS, DCA, FLL, MIA, IAH, ATL, CLT, ORD, DTW, EWR, LGA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chattanooga is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from CHA to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to CHA

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to CHA ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 694 miles (1,116 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).