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

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1,311 mi airlines 85/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BA4391
BA British
321
6:05 AM
PDT
11:21 AM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4796
IB Iberia
321
6:05 AM
PDT
11:21 AM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4980
IB Iberia
320
8:15 AM
PDT
1:30 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3061
AA American
320
8:23 AM
PDT
1:31 PM
MDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4758
IB Iberia
320
8:29 AM
PDT
1:43 PM
MDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1828
AA American
320
8:29 AM
PDT
1:43 PM
MDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA2653
AA American
321
8:32 AM
PDT
1:54 PM
MDT
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
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BA4392
BA British
738
12:40 PM
PDT
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4657
IB Iberia
738
12:45 PM
PDT
6:00 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2630
AA American
738
1:27 PM
PDT
6:35 PM
MDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2089
AA American
738
1:42 PM
PDT
7:04 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4332
BA British
321
11:59 PM
PDT
5:05 AM+1
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2090
AA American
321
11:59 PM
PDT
5:05 AM+1
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2089
AA American
738
11:05 AM
MDT
12:39 PM
PDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2630
AA American
738
11:13 AM
MDT TA
12:26 PM
PDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA1223
AA American
320
4:47 PM
MDT
6:22 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8202
QR Qatar
320
4:50 PM
MDT TB
6:30 PM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1490
AA American
320
5:51 PM
MDT TC
7:05 PM
PDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2090
AA American
321
9:00 PM
MDT
10:37 PM
PDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1962
BA British
321
9:06 PM
MDT TC
10:53 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4184
IB Iberia
321
9:10 PM
MDT
10:57 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2288
AA American
321
9:36 PM
MDT
11:04 PM
PDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4697
IB Iberia
321
10:30 PM
MDT TB
11:59 PM+1
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2025
AA American
321
10:30 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fresno to Dallas-Fort Worth
3 carriers, 85 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 85 Flights/wk 1,311 mi 3h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

FAT–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Iberia and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,311 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 22 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 39 320, 321, 738 3h06-4h22 0% Oneworld
IB Iberia 28 320, 321, 738 3h14-3h16 0% Oneworld
BA British Airways 18 321, 738 3h06-3h16 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, IB
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA, IB
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA + IB (85 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
13
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
85
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAT to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
963
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
FAT → DFW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
DFW → FAT
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays → DFW delays →

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 3 1 1
Weekly flights 85 7 9
Flight time 3h 6m 3h 15m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of FAT with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Fresno.
FAT: PDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m to 4h 22m.
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 4h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights85 out / 74 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: FAT
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 4h 22m. The route covers 1,311 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.
There are approximately 85 nonstop flights per week from FAT to DFW. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBA, SNA, OAK, SMF, PVU, MRY, IND, ATL, BJX, GDL, LAX, PDX, HNL, SFO, LAS, PHX, MLM, SAN, DEN, SEA, SLC and RNO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour 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, British Airways and Iberia. With 85 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 4 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,311 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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