Columbus to Dallas-Fort Worth (LCK–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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918 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 46m ago
No nonstop service between LCK and DFW. Nearest airports to LCK with scheduled service: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH, 13 mi) · James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 69 mi) · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 107 mi)
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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 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 34m CX → AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 38m G4 → AABAQF Valparaiso (VPS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SAV Savannah 5h 47m G4 → AAASFJ Savannah (SAV) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 9m G4 → AAQR Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 18m G4 → AAASAY Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 8h 24m G4 → AAG3QR Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
EYW Key West 23h 25m G4 → AA Key West (EYW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Dallas-Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
918 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LCK and DFW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LCK Routes DFW Routes LCK Live Flights DFW Live Flights DFW Delays
All flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Dallas-Fort Worth to Columbus flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LCK to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ORD ~5h 34m VPS ~5h 38m SAV ~5h 47m SRQ ~6h 9m FLL ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
513
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LCK → DFW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
DFW → LCK
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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric LCK→DFW CMH→DFW DAY→DFW
Distance from LCK – 13 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 7
Weekly flights – 94 75
Flight time 3h 35m 2h 32m 2h 29m
Columbus (CMH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Dayton (DAY) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCK with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Columbus.
LCK: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
918 mi / 1,477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LCK–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance918 mi / 1,477 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
Destination: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCK to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 918 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Savannah Hilton Head.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, DAY and LUK. 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 LCK to DFW

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LCK to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCK to DFW is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 918 miles (1,477 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Dayton (DAY) and Cincinnati (LUK).