Dallas-Fort Worth to Cleveland (DFW–CLE) — 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–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,020 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, FJ, G3, GF, QF, QR | 49 | 738 | 2h38-2h48 | Oneworld | CX, FJ, G3, GF, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | 32Q | 2h55 | – | Y4 | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cleveland from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→CLE | DAL→CLE | FTW→CLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 116 | 6 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 30m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
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–CLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to CLE
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to CLE is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,020 miles (1,642 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 145 return, totaling 261 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL) and Fort Worth (FTW).