Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort Worth (PHL–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,301 miles in approximately 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, EI, FJ, G3, JL, MH, QF | 85 | 321, 32Q, 738, A21N | 3h24-3h52 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, EI, FJ, G3, JL, MH, QF | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 321, A21N | 3h40 | – | Y4 | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→DFW | ILG→DFW | TTN→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 195 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 49m | 5h 28m | 3h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
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.
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.
PHL–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Philadelphia to Dallas Fort Worth Flights
PHL-DFW is a 1,300-mile hub-to-hub route that American Airlines operates 5 to 7 times daily. This corridor links American's two largest hubs, connecting the East Coast international gateway in Philadelphia with the airline's global nerve center in Dallas Fort Worth. Spirit and Frontier add low-cost competition. Westbound block time runs about 3 hours 50 minutes; eastbound returns in about 3 hours 30 minutes thanks to prevailing tailwinds.
Philadelphia International Airport feeds European, Caribbean, and Northeast corridor traffic into this route. DFW opens up American's extensive domestic network plus Latin American and transpacific destinations. Both airports have strong ground transportation: PHL connects to Center City via SEPTA Regional Rail in 25 minutes, while DFW links to Dallas and Fort Worth via the DART Orange Line and TEXRail commuter service.