Dallas-Fort Worth to Philadelphia (DFW–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DFW–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,301 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 178 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, CX, EI, FJ, G3, MH, QF | 129 | 321, 32Q, 738, 788 | 2h46-3h25 | Oneworld | BA, CX, EI, FJ, G3, MH, QF | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 9 | 32N, 32Q | 2h54-3h28 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→PHL | DAL→PHL | ABI→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 157 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 277 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 46m | 2h 42m | 2h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
DFW–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
DFW to Philadelphia: American Airlines Dual-Hub Bridge
DFW-PHL is a strategic hub-to-hub route for American Airlines, connecting its two largest domestic hubs. American runs 6 to 9 daily nonstops, a frequency driven by connecting traffic as much as point-to-point demand. Spirit adds 1 to 2 daily low-cost departures. The 1,301-mile sector runs about 3 hours 15 minutes eastbound. American deploys A321 and 737 MAX 8 equipment, with some frequencies featuring A321neo with updated interiors. The route bridges American's western network (fed through DFW from Texas, the Southwest, and Latin America) with its eastern network (fed through PHL from the Northeast, Europe, and the Caribbean).
Hub Mechanics and Passenger Flows
The economics of DFW-PHL depend on connecting passengers. A significant share of travelers on any given flight originated somewhere else and will continue beyond their arrival city. This is the nature of dual-hub routing. American optimizes departure times to align with connecting banks at both airports. DFW's massive layout across five terminals handles the flow efficiently with the Skyway automated train. PHL's connected airside terminals allow walking between gates. For point-to-point passengers, the route carries business traffic in pharmaceuticals, defense, and financial services. Dallas's corporate base connects frequently to Philadelphia's suburban headquarters corridor along the Main Line and Route 202.