Fort Wayne to Dallas-Fort Worth (FWA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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859 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 51m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4262+1
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3664
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR9253cs
QR Qatar
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3399
AA American
E75
12:19 PM
EDT
1:57 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2539+1
QR Qatar
CR7
1:55 PM
EDT
3:37 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3532
AA American
E70
7:47 PM
EDT
9:27 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3399
AA American
E75
8:20 AM
CDT TB
11:49 AM
EDT
2h 29m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3532
AA American
E75
3:50 PM
CDT
7:17 PM
EDT
2h 27m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2370
QR Qatar
E75
3:50 PM
CDT
7:17 PM
EDT
2h 27m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2271cs
QR Qatar
E75
8:10 PM
CDT
11:40 PM
EDT
2h 30m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3658+1
AA American
E70
8:10 PM
CDT TB
11:40 PM
EDT
2h 30m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 49m AAASBA AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DTW Detroit 4h 51m AFDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 17m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 6m AA AAASAY Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 23m DLKEWS AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 7h 37m G4 AAQR Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 39m G4 AAASAY Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 37m G4 AAAYBA Las Vegas (LAS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 22h 43m G4 AAQR Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SBN South Bend ~4h 41m AAOORJ South Bend (SBN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Wayne to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 859 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

FWA–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 859 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FWA–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 28 E70, E75 2h38-2h40 100% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – QR
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 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, FWA to DFW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FWA to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,106
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
FWA → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
Return
DFW → FWA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FWA delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Fort Wayne

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric FWA→DFW SBN→DFW DAY→DFW
Distance from FWA 77 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 7
Weekly flights 42 30 75
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 4m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of FWA with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
FWA: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
859 mi / 1,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
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.

FWA–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Wayne to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance859 mi / 1,382 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FWA to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 859 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FWA to DFW: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
Yes, return flights from DFW to FWA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBN, DAY and IND. 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 FWA to DFW

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FWA to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FWA to DFW is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,382 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Dayton (DAY) and Indianapolis (IND).