Garden City to Dallas-Fort Worth (GCK–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA6266
AA American
CR7
6:23 AM
MDT
7:49 AM
MDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6489
AA American
CR7
3:58 PM
MDT
5:38 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6489
AA American
CR7
2:53 PM
MDT TE
4:27 PM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6301
AA American
CR7
9:12 PM
MDT TE
10:56 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Garden City to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 405 mi 1h 26m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

GCK–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 405 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GCK–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 1h26-1h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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, GCK to DFW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GCK to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
168
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
GCK → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DFW → GCK
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Garden City

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric GCK→DFW ICT→DFW AMA→DFW
Distance from GCK 181 mi 195 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 5
Weekly flights 14 193 212
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 20m 1h 7m
Airports within 200 miles of GCK with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Garden City.
GCK: MDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Garden City, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
405 mi / 651 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 40m.
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.

GCK–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Garden City to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance405 mi / 651 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: GCK
IATA / ICAOGCK / KGCK
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation2,891 ft / 881 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GCK to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Garden City Regional Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 1h 40m. The route covers 405 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from GCK to DFW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LNK, COS and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW to GCK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ICT and AMA. 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 GCK to DFW

Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GCK to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GCK to DFW ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (651 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LNK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wichita (ICT) and Amarillo (AMA).