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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR7695
QR Qatar
319
6:45 AM
CDT
9:23 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2880+1
QR Qatar
320
7:00 AM
CDT
9:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2007
AA American
320
7:10 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2142
AA American
320
11:23 AM
CDT
1:51 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4422+2
QF Qant
320
11:23 AM
CDT
1:51 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2372
AA American
320
11:50 AM
CDT
2:24 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR9050
QR Qatar
319
3:29 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3056
QF Qant
319
3:29 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1826
AA American
319
3:29 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2141
AA American
319
5:11 PM
CDT
7:49 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2142
AA American
320
8:20 AM
CDT
10:38 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2372
AA American
320
8:50 AM
CDT TA
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2141
AA American
319
2:11 PM
CDT
4:31 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4422+2
QF Qant
319
3:08 PM
CDT TC
5:22 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1088
AA American
319
3:08 PM
CDT
5:22 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2734+1
QR Qatar
319
3:08 PM
CDT
5:22 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA876
AA American
320
8:18 PM
CDT TA
10:13 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madison to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 66 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 822 mi 2h 28m nonstop 40 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 28m. Beyond nonstop, 40 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 Also: QF, QR 35 319, 320 2h28-2h41 100% Oneworld QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, QF, QR
320 Airbus A320 – AA, QF, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 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
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,560
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric MSN→DFW MKE→DFW DBQ→DFW
Distance from MSN 74 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 66 57 1
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 3m 2h 56m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN 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 Madison.
MSN: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
822 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m to 2h 41m.
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 28m to 2h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights66 out / 49 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 28m to 2h 41m. The route covers 822 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from MSN to DFW. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, BMI, MKE, CVG, AUS, ATW, SDF, PIT, UES, YYZ, SAT, TYS, FCM, BZN, PBI, SLC, PWM, RSW, BOI, BOS, LAS, MIA, LAX, SFO, PDX, SJC, PUJ, TPA, EWR, ATL, ORD, MSP, DTW, PHL, DEN, LGA, DCA, CLT, PHX and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, DBQ and ATW. 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 66 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 28 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 822 miles (1,322 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Dubuque (DBQ) and Appleton (ATW).