Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix (DFW–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix
4 carriers, 434 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
434 Flights/wk
866 mi
2h 30m nonstop
-2h behind
186 1-stop hubs
DFW–PHX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Royal Jordanian lead the route. The flight covers 866 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 186 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DFW–PHX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | 190 | 320, 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8, A21N | 2h30-3h | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 23 | 32N, 32Q, A20N | 2h43-2h52 | – | Y4 | |
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 4 | 32Q | 2h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to PHX direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to PHX.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Dallas-Fort Worth
Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
| Metric | DFW→PHX | DAL→PHX | FTW→PHX |
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| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 434 | 66 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 27m | 1h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Dallas (DAL) to Phoenix flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to Phoenix flights · Tyler (TYR) to Phoenix flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Phoenix is 2 hours
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Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Phoenix.
DFW: CDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Phoenix.
Distance & Flight Time
866 mi / 1,393 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 3h 0m.
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.
Getting from PHX
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Phoenix Climate
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
Facts
DFW–PHX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix route.
Route details
Distance866 mi / 1,393 km
Flight time2h 30m to 3h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights434 out / 412 return
1-stop connections186 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DFW to PHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 3h. The route covers 866 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier, SkyWest Airlines and Royal Jordanian. Plus 9 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 434 nonstop flights per week from DFW to PHX. The return direction has about 412 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, MDD, AMA, UDD, HDN, ADS, ABI, SJT, ROW, IAB, RIL, APA, PUB, PWA, GUC, TRM, MTJ, CLL, TYR, OLS, EGE, OAK, PWK, VNY, ASE, JAC, BZN, MZT, OPF, PTK, PAE, NUQ, BMI, LRD, MRK, LUK, NEW, AFW, GRR, BIL, CTH, FMY, FAR, ATW, GSP, CMI, SBN, PDK, ZLO, HHH, OXC, APF, CAE, ZIH, PSC, MYR, BFI, BED, STS, AGS, TEB, PBI, SUA, RSW, FOK, SJD, HPN, ALB, LGA, PVR, SAF, PWM, MBJ, YUL, SBP, SBA, STT, PVU, CUN, KOA, LBB, FLG, MAF, FLL, ELP, LTO, BFL, ANC, TUS, JAX, YUM, TUL, IAH, LTN, LIT, FAT, CVG, AUS, MCI, DEN, SGU, LAX, MDW, GJT, HOU, ATL, ONT, ORD, SAT, CLE, COS, ABQ, ICT, RNO, MSY, SNA, DRO, MEM, MSP, SAN, LAS, OKC, SLC, OMA, SJC, MKE, BOI, CID, GEG, SMF, IND, MSN, GDL, DSM, SFO, STL, SGF, BUR, SDF, BNA, PSP, FSD, OGG, DTW, XNA, JFK, TYS, DCA, SEA, MCO, CLT, BWI, MTY, FSM, BHM, CDG, TPA, BUF, MIA, YVR, PDX, RDU, IDA, HNL, EWR, PHL, BOS, RIC, MEX, MRY, IAD, CMH, PIT, BDL, YYC, ORF, NRT, YYZ, LHR, SGR, HCR, MKC, SUS, BRU, HND and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from PHX 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.
Dallas/Fort Worth has five terminals (A through E). American Airlines, which dominates DFW-PHX service, uses Terminals A, B, C, D, and E depending on the specific flight. Most American mainline DFW-PHX departures operate from Terminals C or D. Southwest, if connecting through DFW, uses Terminal E, though Southwest does not operate DFW itself. Southwest uses Dallas Love Field (DAL).
American Airlines holds a commanding share of DFW-PHX given DFW is its primary hub, but Southwest, Frontier, and Spirit also serve the corridor with nonstop or connecting options depending on the season. Checking PHX-based carriers directly can surface schedules not prominently displayed on major booking platforms.
Spring brings severe thunderstorm and tornado risk to the DFW area, particularly March through May. Ground stops at DFW due to convective activity are among the most common causes of systemwide cascading delays in the US. Phoenix monsoon risk is lower in spring but increases significantly by July.
Dallas/Fort Worth to Phoenix Route Overview
DFW-PHX is a high-frequency Southwest US trunk route roughly 870 miles in length, operated primarily by American Airlines given its DFW hub dominance. The 2-hour flight connects two of the fastest-growing major metro areas in the US. American operates the route with a mix of narrowbody regional and mainline equipment throughout the day.
Hub and Connection Context
For passengers arriving at PHX from DFW, onward connections are available to California, the Pacific Northwest, and Mexico via American and Southwest hubs at PHX. DFW itself serves as American's primary connecting complex for US domestic and international traffic, meaning DFW-PHX passengers frequently originate from beyond Dallas. Severe weather at DFW in spring and summer is the primary driver of irregular operations on this segment.