Fresno to Dallas-Fort Worth (FAT–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,311 mi airlines 122/wk
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Flight Schedule 35 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA4391cs
BA British
321
6:00 AM
PDT
11:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA2653+4
AA American
A21N
6:00 AM
PDT
11:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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IB4796cs
IB Iberia
321
6:05 AM
PDT
11:21 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4393
BA British
738
6:40 AM
PDT
11:59 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2591
AA American
738
6:40 AM
PDT
11:59 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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IB4980+1
IB Iberia
320
8:15 AM
PDT
1:30 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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QR2728
QR Qatar
320
8:29 AM
PDT
1:43 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA1828
AA American
320
8:29 AM
PDT
1:43 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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IB4758
IB Iberia
320
8:29 AM
PDT
1:43 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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IB4657
IB Iberia
738
12:45 PM
PDT
6:00 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA4392cs
BA British
738
1:42 PM
PDT
7:04 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA2089+1
AA American
738
1:42 PM
PDT
7:04 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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RJ7130
RJ Royal Jordanian
738
1:42 PM
PDT
7:04 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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QR9124
QR Qatar
321
3:05 PM
PDT
8:29 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA1827
AA American
321
3:05 PM
PDT
8:29 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA2472
AA American
738
11:47 PM
PDT
5:00 AM+1
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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BA1835
BA British
738
11:47 PM
PDT
5:00 AM+1
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA2090
AA American
321
11:59 PM
PDT
5:05 AM+1
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4332
BA British
321
11:59 PM
PDT
5:05 AM+1
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA25
AA American
5:17 AM
CDT
6:23 AM
PDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA1828
AA American
738
8:53 AM
CDT
10:22 AM
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA2089+1
AA American
738
11:05 AM
CDT TB
12:39 PM
PDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA1827
AA American
321
12:53 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
PDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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BA1962cs
BA British
320
4:47 PM
CDT
6:22 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA1223+1
AA American
320
4:47 PM
CDT TC
6:22 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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BA1963
BA British
738
5:23 PM
CDT
6:47 PM
PDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA2958
AA American
738
8:24 PM
CDT
9:52 PM
PDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4810
IB Iberia
738
8:24 PM
CDT
9:52 PM
PDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2090
AA American
321
8:54 PM
CDT TC
10:31 PM
PDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4184+1
IB Iberia
321
9:10 PM
CDT
10:57 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2025
AA American
A21N
10:30 PM
CDT TD
11:59 PM
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2737
QR Qatar
321
10:30 PM
CDT
11:59 PM
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4697+1
IB Iberia
321
10:30 PM
CDT TB
11:59 PM
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2332
QR Qatar
738
10:32 PM
CDT
11:59 PM
PDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3091
AA American
738
10:32 PM
CDT
11:59 PM
PDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fresno to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 122 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 122 Flights/wk 1,311 mi 3h 6m nonstop +2h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

FAT–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Royal Jordanian lead the route. The flight covers 1,311 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAT–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB, QR 46 320, 321, 738, A21N 3h06-3h24 100% Oneworld BA, IB, QR
RJ Royal Jordanian 4 738 3h22 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, IB, QR
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA, IB, QR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA, IB, RJ
A21N Airbus A321neo – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + RJ (50 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, FAT to DFW direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
19
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
122
Outbound / wk
93
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAT to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,173
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Fresno

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric FAT→DFW BFL→DFW SBP→DFW
Distance from FAT 100 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 122 14 7
Flight time 3h 6m 3h 15m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of FAT with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
FAT: PDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m to 3h 24m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

FAT–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fresno to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 6m to 3h 24m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights122 out / 93 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: FAT
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAT to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 6m to 3h 24m. The route covers 1,311 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 122 nonstop flights per week from FAT to DFW. The return direction has about 93 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, SBA, BUR, VNY, PVU, SMF, PSP, SNA, TUS, JAC, MRY, AUS, OAK, FCA, IND, JAX, ATL, TEB, ORL, BWI, BDL, GDL, ORD, KOA, HNL, LAX, BJX, SFO, PHX, SLC, DEN, LAS, SAN, PDX, SEA, MLM, HND, RNO and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
Yes, return flights from DFW to FAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFL, SBP and MRY. 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 FAT to DFW

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FAT to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAT to DFW ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes to 3 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,311 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 215 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bakersfield (BFL), San Luis Obispo (SBP) and Monterey (MRY).