Little Rock to Dallas-Fort Worth (LIT–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LIT–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 304 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 74 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h33-1h41 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Little Rock
| Metric | LIT→DFW | HOT→DFW | ELD→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIT | – | 53 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 254 | 16 | 20 |
| Flight time | 1h 34m | 1h 27m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LIT: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
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.
LIT–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Little Rock to DFW: Arkansas's Primary Hub Connection
LIT-DFW is Arkansas's most important hub spoke. American Airlines operates 4 to 5 daily nonstops on E175 and CRJ-900 regional jets. Block time is 1 hour 10 minutes for the 310-mile sector. The route exists largely as a feeder into DFW's network. Most passengers are connecting onward rather than ending their trip in Dallas. Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and the state's largest city, but its O&D air market is modest. DFW gives Little Rock access to American's 200-plus destination network including Latin America, Europe, and transpacific routes.
Market Structure and Alternatives
American is the sole nonstop carrier on LIT-DFW, which reflects the route's hub-spoke economics. Southwest offers Little Rock passengers an alternative through Dallas Love Field, but Love Field's network is smaller than DFW's. The I-30 corridor between Little Rock and Dallas makes driving feasible for point-to-point trips at about 5 hours. Clinton National Airport is compact and easy to use, with short security lines and close-in parking. For Arkansas travelers headed beyond Dallas, the LIT-DFW flight is the primary gateway. Little Rock also has nonstop service to ATL, ORD, DEN, and CLT on other carriers, providing alternative hub connections for certain itineraries.