Madison to Dallas-Fort Worth (MSN–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1538
AA American
319
6:30 AM
CDT
9:18 AM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA2007
AA American
320
7:10 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA2139
AA American
320
11:38 AM
CDT
2:26 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA2372
AA American
320
11:50 AM
CDT
2:24 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA2229
AA American
319
3:27 PM
CDT
6:09 PM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA1826
AA American
319
3:29 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
MDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA2372
AA American
320
8:50 AM
MDT
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA2139
AA American
320
9:06 AM
MDT TB
11:23 AM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA1088
AA American
319
3:08 PM
MDT
5:22 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA1736
AA American
319
3:36 PM
MDT TD
5:49 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA876
AA American
320
8:16 PM
MDT
10:32 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA1641
AA American
319
11:40 PM
MDT TC
1:49 AM+1
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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Madison to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 822 mi 2h 34m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

MSN–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 822 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 319, 320 2h34-3h48 70% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 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, MSN to DFW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,627
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
MSN → DFW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
82%
Return
DFW → MSN
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric MSN→DFW MKE→DFW ATW→DFW
Distance from MSN 74 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 42 34 14
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 41m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN 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 Madison.
MSN: CDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
822 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m to 3h 48m.
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.

MSN–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance822 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time2h 34m to 3h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 34m to 3h 48m. The route covers 822 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MSN to DFW. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BMI, MKE, CVG, UES, SDF, BZN, LAS, PBI, LAX, SFO, MIA, ORD, ATL, EWR, CLT, MSP, DTW, LGA, DEN, PHX, DCA, PHL, MCO, TPA and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Madison.
Yes, return flights from DFW to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, ATW and ORD. 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 MSN to DFW

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSN to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to DFW ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 822 miles (1,322 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Appleton (ATW) and Chicago (ORD).