Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston (DFW–DWH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 215 mi 23h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DFW and DWH, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to DWH.
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One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MEM ~4h 28m ATL ~5h 56m SRQ ~6h 44m PBI ~6h 45m CMH ~6h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → DWH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
DWH → DFW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
Metric DFW→DWH DAL→DWH
Distance from DFW – 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 23h 35m 23h 37m
Departure OTP 50% –
Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · DWH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
215 mi / 345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 35m.
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.

Facts

DFW–DWH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston route.
Route details
Distance215 mi / 345 km
Flight time23h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: DWH
Full nameDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to DWH flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport take approximately 23h 35m. The route covers 215 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DFW to DWH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, ATL, SRQ, PBI, CMH, LAS, SAN, IAD, MIA and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from DWH 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 DWH

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DFW to DWH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to DWH ranges from 23 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 215 miles (345 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).