Houston to Dallas-Fort Worth (HOU–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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248 mi airlines 111/wk
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AS6779
AS Alaska
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT T3
7:29 AM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5301
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
7:29 AM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5517
AA American
CR9
6:01 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA3467
AA American
E70
10:13 AM
CDT T3
11:39 AM
MDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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BA4434
BA British
CR9
12:18 PM
CDT
1:43 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5550
AA American
CR9
12:22 PM
CDT T3
1:35 PM
MDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA5582
AA American
CR9
12:42 PM
CDT
2:08 PM
MDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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BA4435
BA British
E70
4:18 PM
CDT
5:47 PM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA3649
AA American
E70
4:18 PM
CDT
5:47 PM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4436
BA British
CR9
4:21 PM
CDT T3
5:46 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AS4343
AS Alaska
CR9
4:21 PM
CDT T3
5:46 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5625
AA American
CR9
5:39 PM
CDT T3
7:54 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4544
AS Alaska
CR9
8:20 PM
CDT
9:48 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AS4122
AS Alaska
CR9
8:20 PM
CDT
9:48 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5286
AA American
CR9
8:20 PM
CDT T3
9:48 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5595
AA American
CR9
8:21 PM
CDT
9:49 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5356
AA American
CR9
12:35 AM
MDT TE
1:56 AM
CDT
0h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA3467
AA American
E70
8:20 AM
MDT TB
9:43 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5550
AA American
CR9
10:25 AM
MDT TE
11:48 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5582
AA American
CR9
10:50 AM
MDT
12:12 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5625
AA American
CR9
2:28 PM
MDT TE
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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BA1977
BA British
CR9
2:29 PM
MDT TE
3:51 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA3391
AA American
E70
2:31 PM
MDT
3:48 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5595
AA American
CR9
6:30 PM
MDT
7:51 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1976
BA British
CR9
6:30 PM
MDT
7:51 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4122
AS Alaska
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT TE
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1973
BA British
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT TE
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5286
AA American
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT TE
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4544
AS Alaska
CR9
6:35 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5354
AA American
CR9
10:30 PM
MDT
11:47 PM+1
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1974
BA British
CR9
10:40 PM
MDT TE
11:58 PM+1
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4697
AS Alaska
CR9
10:40 PM
MDT
11:58 PM+1
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Dallas-Fort Worth
3 carriers, 111 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 111 Flights/wk 248 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind 118 1-stop hubs

HOU–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 248 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 118 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 61 CR9, E70 1h26-3h15 84% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 27 CR9 1h25-1h29 84% Oneworld
BA British Airways 21 CR9, E70 1h25-1h29 84% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS, BA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA (109 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, HOU to DFW direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
111
Outbound / wk
109
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
118
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,032
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
HOU → DFW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
89%
Return
DFW → HOU
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric HOU→DFW IAH→DFW BPT→DFW
Distance from HOU 24 mi 78 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 15 1
Weekly flights 111 404 21
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 18m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 Houston.
HOU: CDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
248 mi / 398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 3h 15m.
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.

HOU–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance248 mi / 398 km
Flight time1h 25m to 3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights111 out / 109 return
1-stop connections118 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 3h 15m. The route covers 248 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways.
There are approximately 111 nonstop flights per week from HOU to DFW. The return direction has about 109 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, LFT, LRD, ICT, DSM, MLM, DRO, BJX, AMA, CMI, NAS, GDL, PDK, TEX, AVL, GSP, ASE, RSW, LUK, SCF, ORL, GJT, SRQ, BCT, RIL, EGE, CLE, MSP, IAD, ILM, OPF, SNA, BUF, PSP, SBA, BZN, SAL, GRR, BUR, TEB, YYZ, MBJ, GCM, JAC, PHL, SYR, EWR, SEA, MRY, LIR, OAK, YYC, BZE, NUQ, SFO, YVR, PBI, CUN, AUS, HVN, TUL, OMA, SLC, SJO, BWI, ABQ, IAH, SAT, PVU, CRP, OKC, MSY, MAF, VPS, JAN, ELP, ONT, JAX, MCO, MDW, ECP, DEN, MEM, MCI, BNA, STL, TUS, HRL, ATL, PHX, TPA, LBB, LAS, LIT, RDU, IND, CMH, MIA, COS, LAX, BHM, PNS, FLL, SMF, SDF, CHS, DCA, SAN, PIT, LGA, SJD, SAV, PDX, HND, SJU, PVR, SJC and BTR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from DFW to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, BPT and CLL. 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 HOU to DFW

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. With 111 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to DFW ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 248 miles (398 km). There are approximately 111 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 220 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

118 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and College Station (CLL).