Grand Island to Dallas-Fort Worth (GRI–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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562 mi airlines charter/private 30/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AA4822+3
AA American
CR9
5:30 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7935cs
QR Qatar
CR9
5:30 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2876cs
QR Qatar
CR9
6:18 PM
CDT
8:19 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7347cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
CR9
6:18 PM
CDT
8:19 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4821+4
AA American
CR9
6:18 PM
CDT
8:19 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4821+4
AA American
CR9
3:50 PM
CDT TE
5:47 PM
CDT
1h 57m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2526cs
QR Qatar
CR9
3:50 PM
CDT TE
5:47 PM
CDT
1h 57m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4823+1
AA American
CR9
9:30 PM
CDT TE
11:31 PM
CDT
2h 1m
49%
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.

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Grand Island to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 562 mi 2h 1m nonstop

GRI–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 562 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRI–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR, RJ 13 CR9 2h-2h01 Oneworld QR, RJ
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, QR, RJ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (13 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRI to DFW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRI to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
152
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
GRI → DFW
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
DFW → GRI
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
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 Grand Island

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric GRI→DFW LNK→DFW OMA→DFW
Distance from GRI 81 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 16
Weekly flights 30 28 204
Flight time 2h 1m 2h 1h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of GRI 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 Grand Island.
GRI: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Island, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
562 mi / 904 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m 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.

GRI–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Island to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance562 mi / 904 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights30 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRI
IATA / ICAOGRI / KGRI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,847 ft / 563 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRI to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 562 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from GRI to DFW: American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has 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 Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from DFW to GRI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNK, OMA and MHK. 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 GRI to DFW

Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRI to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRI to DFW is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 562 miles (904 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Omaha (OMA) and Manhattan (MHK).