Orlando to Dallas-Fort Worth (ORL–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Orlando to Dallas-Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 979 mi 3h 27m nonstop -2h behind 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORL and DFW, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORL to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BNA ~4h 21m TPA ~5h 16m OKC ~5h 18m SRQ ~5h 25m TYS ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORL → DFW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DFW → ORL
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric ORL→DFW MCO→DFW SFB→DFW
Distance from ORL – 8 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 1
Weekly flights 1 231 –
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 3m 2h 30m
Orlando (MCO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Orlando (SFB) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Daytona Beach (DAB) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORL with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Orlando.
ORL: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
979 mi / 1,575 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ORL–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance979 mi / 1,575 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: ORL
Full nameOrlando Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOORL / KORL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation113 ft / 34 m
Destination: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORL to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando Executive Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 27m. The route covers 979 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORL to DFW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, TPA, OKC, SRQ, TYS, GSP, CHS, CLT, PBI, AUS, BCT, MIA, NAS, CLE, BWI, IAD, MSP, ATW, GRR, YYZ, PLS, BOS, LAS, SLC, BZN, BOI and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from DFW to ORL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, SFB and DAB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ORL to DFW

Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORL to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORL to DFW ranges from 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,575 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Orlando (SFB) and Daytona Beach (DAB).