Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark (DFW–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
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–EWR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,370 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: SN | 42 | 319, 739, 7M9, B39M, E7W | 3h25-3h43 | Star Alliance | SN | |
| AA American Airlines Also: G3, QF | 35 | 738 | 3h21-3h41 | Oneworld | G3, QF | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A21N | 3h40 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→EWR | DAL→EWR | FTW→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 2h 40m | 3h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
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.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
DFW–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to EWR
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to EWR is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,370 miles (2,205 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 127 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via McGhee Tyson, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL), Fort Worth (FTW) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).