Dallas-Fort Worth to Fort Wayne (DFW–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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859 mi airlines 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA3658
AA American
E75
2:21 PM
MDT
5:43 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5590
AA American
CR9
2:31 PM
MDT
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5467
AA American
CR7
7:05 PM
MDT TE
10:32 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5539
AA American
CR7
7:09 PM
MDT TE
10:38 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5464
AA American
CR7
7:07 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5590
AA American
CR9
6:32 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3631
AA American
E75
6:37 PM
EDT
8:29 PM
MDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Fort Wayne
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 859 mi 2h 22m nonstop +2h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

DFW–FWA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 859 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–FWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 CR7, CR9, E75 2h22-2h29 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 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 FWA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to FWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
943
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 → FWA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
FWA → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → FWA delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
Distance & Flight Time
859 mi / 1,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m to 2h 29m.
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–FWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Fort Wayne route.
Route details
Distance859 mi / 1,382 km
Flight time2h 22m to 2h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to FWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport take approximately 2h 22m to 2h 29m. The route covers 859 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DFW to FWA. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PIE, MRK, SFB, PHL, PSP, PBI, PHX, BDL, CLE, SFO, MSP, ORD, CLT, ATL, SRQ, DTW and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Wayne is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from FWA 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 FWA

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to FWA ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,382 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.