Moline to Dallas-Fort Worth (MLI–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5256
AA American
CR9
6:13 AM
CDT
8:48 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5138
AA American
CR9
7:25 AM
CDT
9:52 AM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA6206
AA American
CR7
7:25 AM
CDT
9:49 AM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3361
AA American
E70
12:04 PM
CDT
2:24 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA5624
AA American
CR9
3:31 PM
CDT
6:02 PM
MDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3361
AA American
E70
9:30 AM
MDT
11:34 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA5624
AA American
CR9
12:54 PM
MDT TE
3:01 PM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA5281
AA American
CR9
8:45 PM
MDT
10:53 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6219
AA American
CR7
9:21 PM
MDT TE
11:29 PM+1
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Moline to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 691 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

MLI–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 691 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLI–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 29 CR7, CR9, E70 2h20-2h35 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (29 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, MLI to DFW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLI to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
908
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
MLI → DFW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
85%
Return
DFW → MLI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MLI delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Moline

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric MLI→DFW PIA→DFW CID→DFW
Distance from MLI 69 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 29 20 36
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 30m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of MLI 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 Moline.
MLI: CDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Moline, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
691 mi / 1,112 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 35m.
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.

MLI–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Moline to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance691 mi / 1,112 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: MLI
IATA / ICAOMLI / KMLI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation590 ft / 180 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLI to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Quad City International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 35m. The route covers 691 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from MLI to DFW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, SDF, SAT, SFB, PIE, SJC, DEN, ATL, ORD, CLT, SRQ, LAS and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Moline.
Yes, return flights from DFW to MLI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, CID and BMI. 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 MLI to DFW

Quad City International Airport (MLI) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MLI to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLI to DFW ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).