Dallas-Fort Worth to Fresno (DFW–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,311 mi airlines 60/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2630
AA American
738
10:10 AM
MDT TA
11:55 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2089
AA American
738
11:05 AM
MDT
12:39 PM
PDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1223
AA American
320
4:47 PM
MDT
6:22 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1490
AA American
320
4:50 PM
MDT TC
6:30 PM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8202
QR Qatar
320
4:50 PM
MDT TB
6:30 PM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2090
AA American
321
9:00 PM
MDT
10:37 PM
PDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1962
BA British
321
9:06 PM
MDT TC
10:53 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2288
AA American
321
9:38 PM
MDT
11:11 PM
PDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2025
AA American
321
10:30 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4391
BA British
321
6:05 AM
PDT
11:21 AM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2653
AA American
321
6:05 AM
PDT
11:21 AM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA630
AA American
7:58 AM
PDT
1:06 PM
MDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1828
AA American
320
8:29 AM
PDT
1:43 PM
MDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3061
AA American
320
10:31 AM
PDT
4:00 PM
MDT
4h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4392
BA British
738
12:40 PM
PDT
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2630
AA American
738
12:45 PM
PDT
6:00 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2089
AA American
738
1:42 PM
PDT
7:04 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4332
BA British
321
11:59 PM
PDT
5:05 AM+1
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2090
AA American
321
11:59 PM
PDT
5:05 AM+1
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Fresno
3 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 1,311 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

DFW–FAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,311 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 46 320, 321, 738 2h33-3h45 52% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 321 3h47 52% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 7 320 3h40 52% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, QR
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA + QR (60 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 FAT direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,003
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 → FAT
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
25%
Return
FAT → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → FAT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fresno is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m to 3h 47m.
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–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time2h 33m to 3h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights60 out / 58 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: FAT
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take approximately 2h 33m to 3h 47m. The route covers 1,311 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from DFW to FAT. The return direction has about 58 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, OAK, SJC, SNA, IAH, PBI, BOS, MLM, LAX, SAN, PHX, SLC, LAS, SFO, DEN, SEA, GDL, IND, PDX and BJX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fresno is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from FAT to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 FAT

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to FAT ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 3 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,311 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.