Dallas-Fort Worth to Cleveland (DFW–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,020 mi airlines 94/wk
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AA3998
AA American
E70
8:54 AM
MDT TB
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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AA3129
AA American
738
9:00 AM
MDT
12:42 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA3993
AA American
9:15 AM
MDT
2:30 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA2331
AA American
738
9:38 AM
MDT TC
1:04 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA1989
AA American
738
1:10 PM
MDT
4:49 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA2336
AA American
320
3:27 PM
MDT TA
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA1484
AA American
738
5:38 PM
MDT
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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GF6575
GF Gulf
738
5:47 PM
MDT TC
9:27 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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QR8205
QR Qatar
738
7:04 PM
MDT TB
10:46 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA1228
AA American
738
7:51 PM
MDT TD
11:09 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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GF4381
GF Gulf
738
8:08 PM
MDT
11:50 PM+1
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA2818
AA American
738
8:10 PM
MDT
11:50 PM+1
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F93568
F9 Frontier
32N
8:13 PM
MDT TE
11:56 PM+1
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA1731
AA American
319
8:55 PM
MDT TA
12:35 AM+1
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CX7673
CX Cathay Pacific
319
8:55 PM
MDT TA
12:35 AM+1
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA1607
AA American
738
9:40 PM
MDT
2:10 AM+1
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA1554
AA American
319
5:07 AM
EDT
7:25 AM
MDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA1499
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT
9:18 AM
MDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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GF6806
GF Gulf
738
8:20 AM
EDT
10:36 AM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA3017
AA American
738
8:20 AM
EDT
10:36 AM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA336
AA American
9:06 AM
EDT
10:36 AM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA1722
AA American
738
9:19 AM
EDT
11:24 AM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3998
AA American
E70
1:33 PM
EDT
3:49 PM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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GF4203
GF Gulf
E70
1:33 PM
EDT
3:49 PM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA1981
AA American
738
1:38 PM
EDT
3:42 PM
MDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA1590
AA American
738
2:21 PM
EDT
4:22 PM
MDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
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GF6591
GF Gulf
320
5:25 PM
EDT
7:39 PM
MDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA1989
AA American
738
5:39 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7638
CX Cathay Pacific
738
5:44 PM
EDT
7:59 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93567
F9 Frontier
32N
6:43 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
MDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2336
AA American
320
7:52 PM
EDT
10:11 PM
MDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Cleveland
5 carriers, 94 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 94 Flights/wk 1,020 mi 1h 18m nonstop +2h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

DFW–CLE is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Gulf Air and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,020 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 59 319, 320, 738, E70 1h18-3h15 50% Oneworld
GF Gulf Air 14 738 2h40-2h42 50%
CX Cathay Pacific 7 319 2h40 50% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 7 32N 2h43 50%
QR Qatar Airways 7 738 2h42 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, CX
320 Airbus A320 – AA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, GF, QR
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + CX + QR (73 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + GF (21 flights/wk, 22%)
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 CLE direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
94
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,414
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 → CLE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
34%
Return
CLE → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric DFW→CLE DAL→CLE
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 94 1
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,020 mi / 1,642 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 3h 15m.
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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance1,020 mi / 1,642 km
Flight time1h 18m to 3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights94 out / 87 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,020 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Gulf Air and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 94 nonstop flights per week from DFW to CLE. The return direction has about 87 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRD, TEB, LEX, CMH, IND, MEM, SDF, HPN, AGS, APF, HOU, VRB, SYR, CHS, MSY, NEW, ORL, EGE, NAS, PSP, SNA, YYZ, PIT, MDW, SLC, DCA, ATL, CLT, MSP, GUC, ORD, FLL, IAH, DTW, STL, BNA, DEN, JFK, PHL, MAD, MIA, IAD, MCO, EWR, TPA, BOS, LAX, LGA, BWI, RSW, LAS, PHX, RDU, CUN, SEA, SRQ, SFO, PBI, GRR, PUJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from CLE 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 CLE

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Gulf Air and Qatar Airways. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to CLE ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,020 miles (1,642 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 181 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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