Kirksville to Dallas-Fort Worth (IRK–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LF3076
LF Contour Airlines
CRJ
5:10 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3077
LF Contour Airlines
CR2
9:30 AM
CDT TD
11:25 AM
CDT
1h 55m
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 1 hub
ORD Chicago 5h 26m LF AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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Kirksville to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 556 mi 2h 5m nonstop

IRK–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 556 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IRK–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 6 CRJ 2h05
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (6 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, IRK to DFW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IRK to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
169
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
IRK → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DFW → IRK
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
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 Kirksville

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric IRK→DFW COU→DFW DSM→DFW
Distance from IRK 90 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 10
Weekly flights 6 62 91
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 46m 2h 4m
Airports within 200 miles of IRK 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 Kirksville.
IRK: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kirksville, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
556 mi / 895 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m 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.

IRK–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirksville to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance556 mi / 895 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IRK
IATA / ICAOIRK / KIRK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation966 ft / 294 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IRK to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 556 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IRK to DFW: Contour Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DFW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from DFW to IRK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COU, DSM and MCI. 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 IRK to DFW

Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IRK to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IRK to DFW is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 556 miles (895 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Des Moines (DSM) and Kansas City (MCI).