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

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859 mi airlines 56/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6255
AA American
CR7
8:30 AM
CDT TE
12:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5591
AA American
CR7
12:31 PM
CDT TE
3:43 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2271cs
QR Qatar
E70
2:21 PM
CDT TB
5:43 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3658+1
AA American
E70
2:21 PM
CDT TB
5:43 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5590
AA American
CR9
2:31 PM
CDT
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2370
QR Qatar
E75
3:50 PM
CDT
7:17 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3532
AA American
E75
3:50 PM
CDT
7:17 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5539
AA American
CR7
7:09 PM
CDT TE
10:38 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4262
AA American
E75
7:00 AM
EDT
8:42 AM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5537
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6255
AA American
CR7
12:30 PM
EDT
2:08 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2539
QR Qatar
CR7
1:55 PM
EDT
3:37 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5591
AA American
CR7
6:21 PM
EDT
7:51 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5590
AA American
CR9
6:32 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3532
AA American
E75
7:47 PM
EDT
9:27 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Fort Wayne
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 859 mi 2h 12m nonstop +1h ahead 27 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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 27 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 Also: QR 42 CR7, CR9, E70, E75 2h12-2h30 100% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, QR
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to FWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,100
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Wayne is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · FWA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
Distance & Flight Time
859 mi / 1,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m to 2h 30m.
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 12m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 49 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
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 12m to 2h 30m. The route covers 859 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from DFW to FWA. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PIE, GPT, SFB, MRK, AUS, IAD, SUA, PHL, PBI, ABE, PHX, BDL, PSP, VNY, CLE, SFO, MSP, ORD, ATL, DTW, CLT, FLL, MYR, LAS, SRQ and MKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Wayne is 1 hour 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 56 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 12 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,382 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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