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

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822 mi airlines charter/private 45/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 20m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR7695cs
QR Qatar
319
6:45 AM
CDT
9:23 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2007+1
AA American
319
6:46 AM
CDT
9:24 AM
CDT
2h 38m
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
QR9050
QR Qatar
319
3:29 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2141+1
AA American
319
5:05 PM
CDT
7:37 PM
CDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4441cs
QF Qant
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 TB
10:38 AM
CDT
2h 18m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2141+1
AA American
319
2:11 PM
CDT TC
4:31 PM
CDT
2h 20m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4441+1
QF Qant
319
2:11 PM
CDT
4:31 PM
CDT
2h 20m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4475cs
QF Qant
320
8:16 PM
CDT TC
10:32 PM
CDT
2h 16m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2597cs
QR Qatar
320
8:16 PM
CDT
10:32 PM
CDT
2h 16m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA876+2
AA American
319
8:45 PM
CDT TA
11:06 PM
CDT
2h 21m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 41m AFAMDL AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 4h 42m AAACAS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
OKC Oklahoma City 4h 55m AA AAASAY Oklahoma City (OKC) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DTW Detroit 5h 10m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 24m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m ACF9UA AAACAV Denver (DEN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 14m AA AAASAY Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DCA Washington 6h 35m AADL AAAYCX Washington (DCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 54m AA AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LGA New York 7h 4m AADL AAAMAY New York (LGA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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Madison to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 45 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 822 mi 2h 38m nonstop

MSN–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 822 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 319, 320 2h28-2h38 100% Oneworld QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, QF, QR
320 Airbus A320 – AA, QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,772
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
Return
DFW → MSN
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
0%
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 DBQ→DFW
Distance from MSN 74 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 1
Weekly flights 45 36
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 29m 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 38m 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.

MSN–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance822 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights45 out / 38 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 822 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSN to DFW: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and OKC Will Rogers World.
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 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSN to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to DFW is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 822 miles (1,322 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and OKC Will Rogers World. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Dubuque (DBQ) and Appleton (ATW).