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

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859 mi airlines 21/wk
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AA5464
AA American
CR7
7:07 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5590
AA American
CR9
6:32 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3631
AA American
E75
6:37 PM
EDT
8:29 PM
MDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA3658
AA American
E75
2:21 PM
MDT
5:43 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5590
AA American
CR9
2:31 PM
MDT
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5467
AA American
CR7
7:05 PM
MDT TE
10:32 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5539
AA American
CR7
7:09 PM
MDT TE
10:38 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Wayne to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 859 mi 2h 44m nonstop -2h behind 17 1-stop hubs

FWA–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 859 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 21 CR7, CR9, E75 2h44-3h52 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FWA to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
989
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
91%
Return
DFW → FWA
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
67%
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 1 2
Weekly flights 21 28 42
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 42m 2h 42m
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
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Fort Wayne.
FWA: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
859 mi / 1,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 3h 52m.
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 44m to 3h 52m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 approximately 2h 44m to 3h 52m. The route covers 859 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from FWA to DFW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, SBN, CAE, STL, SFB, IAD, AUS, PHL, PIE, PBI, MSP, SRQ, DTW, ATL, CLT, ORD and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours 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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FWA to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FWA to DFW ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,382 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Dayton (DAY) and Indianapolis (IND).