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

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AA5356
AA American
CR9
12:35 AM
MDT TE
1:56 AM
CDT
0h 21m
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IB4546
IB Iberia
E75
8:20 AM
MDT
9:43 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA3467
AA American
E70
8:20 AM
MDT TB
9:43 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA5550
AA American
CR9
10:25 AM
MDT TE
11:48 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA5582
AA American
CR9
10:50 AM
MDT
12:12 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5625
AA American
CR9
2:28 PM
MDT TE
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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BA1977
BA British
CR9
2:29 PM
MDT TE
3:51 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA3391
AA American
E70
2:31 PM
MDT
3:48 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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BA1976
BA British
CR9
6:30 PM
MDT
7:51 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5595
AA American
CR9
6:30 PM
MDT
7:51 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5286
AA American
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT TE
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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IB4375
IB Iberia
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AS4544
AS Alaska
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA1973
BA British
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT TE
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AS4122
AS Alaska
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT TE
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5354
AA American
CR9
10:30 PM
MDT
11:47 PM+1
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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BA1974
BA British
CR9
10:40 PM
MDT TE
11:58 PM+1
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AS4697
AS Alaska
CR9
10:40 PM
MDT
11:58 PM+1
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5301
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
7:29 AM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6779
AS Alaska
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT T3
7:29 AM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5517
AA American
CR9
6:01 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA3467
AA American
E70
10:13 AM
CDT T3
11:39 AM
MDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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IB4436
IB Iberia
CR9
12:18 PM
CDT T3
1:43 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA4434
BA British
CR9
12:18 PM
CDT
1:43 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5550
AA American
CR9
12:18 PM
CDT T3
1:43 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5582
AA American
CR9
12:42 PM
CDT
2:08 PM
MDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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BA4435
BA British
E70
4:18 PM
CDT
5:47 PM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3649
AA American
E70
4:18 PM
CDT
5:47 PM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4256
IB Iberia
E70
4:18 PM
CDT
5:47 PM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4343
AS Alaska
CR9
4:21 PM
CDT T3
5:46 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4436
BA British
CR9
4:21 PM
CDT T3
5:46 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5625
AA American
CR9
5:39 PM
CDT T3
7:54 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4122
AS Alaska
CR9
8:20 PM
CDT
9:48 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4544
AS Alaska
CR9
8:20 PM
CDT
9:48 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5286
AA American
CR9
8:20 PM
CDT T3
9:48 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5595
AA American
CR9
8:21 PM
CDT
9:49 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston
4 carriers, 120 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 120 Flights/wk 248 mi 0h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 125 1-stop hubs

DFW–HOU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 248 miles in approximately 0h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 125 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 61 CR9, E70 0h21-1h23 62% Oneworld
BA British Airways 27 CR9 1h15-1h22 62% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 CR9 1h15-1h18 62% Oneworld
IB Iberia 11 CR9, E75 1h15-1h23 62% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS, BA, IB
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA + IB (120 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 HOU direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
18
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
120
Outbound / wk
124
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
125
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,242
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 → HOU
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
55%
Return
HOU → DFW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric DFW→HOU DAL→HOU FTW→HOU
Distance from DFW 12 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 13 1
Weekly flights 120 135 1
Flight time 0h 21m 1h 10m 23h 49m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
248 mi / 398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 21m to 1h 23m.
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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston route.
Route details
Distance248 mi / 398 km
Flight time0h 21m to 1h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights120 out / 124 return
1-stop connections125 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 0h 21m to 1h 23m. The route covers 248 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.
There are approximately 120 nonstop flights per week from DFW to HOU. The return direction has about 124 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWA, MHK, NEW, VQQ, BTR, LUK, APF, SRQ, SCF, MRK, VRB, SBN, SAF, GRR, LEX, TYS, MTJ, QRO, EGE, ILM, ASE, CAE, TEB, PBI, CLT, GSP, RSW, HPN, PVU, EYW, JAC, CLE, IAD, YYZ, PSP, GCM, GSO, OPF, ORF, BUR, SAL, SNA, BZN, SBA, PHL, OAK, ORD, SYR, EWR, BZE, BOS, PLS, MRY, RNO, YUL, SFO, LIR, YVR, PVR, PIT, JAN, JAX, AUS, MDW, PNS, MEM, FLL, MCI, IND, MSY, LBB, STL, CRP, TUS, MAF, HRL, SAT, COS, BHM, BNA, SMF, SJU, ATL, SDF, ELP, LAS, OKC, TUL, MCO, MIA, LIT, SAN, DEN, LAX, ABQ, CHS, SAV, PHX, MSP, DCA, VPS, MAD, TPA, ONT, SLC, OMA, CUN, ECP, BWI, RDU, LGA, SJD, SJO, CMH, CXO, NAS, ADS, ACT, LRD, SJC, DSI, AFW, CMA, HCR and HVN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from HOU to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL, FTW and ACT. 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 HOU

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. With 120 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to HOU ranges from 0 hours 21 minutes to 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 248 miles (398 km). There are approximately 120 weekly flights outbound and 124 return, totaling 244 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

125 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL), Fort Worth (FTW) and Waco (ACT).