Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort Worth (PHL–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort Worth
7 carriers, 184 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
184 Flights/wk
1,301 mi
3h 50m nonstop
-2h behind
125 1-stop hubs
PHL–DFW is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 1,301 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 125 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PHL–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 113 | 319, 321, 32Q, 738, 788, 789 | 3h50-5h08 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 21 | 321 | 3h54-4h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 14 | 321 | 4h02-4h03 | – | – | |
| G3 GOL | 14 | 321, 789 | 3h51-4h06 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 12 | 32Q | 4h02-4h08 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 321 | 4h02 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | 321 | 4h02 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to DFW direction.
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26
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26
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25
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27
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27
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27
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26
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
28
Nonstop flights
184
Outbound / wk
221
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
125
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
5,229
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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → DFW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
84%
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DFW → PHL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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74%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
PHL delays → DFW delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Philadelphia
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | PHL→DFW | EWR→DFW | MDT→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 80 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 184 | 106 | 15 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 55m | 3h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Newark (EWR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Harrisburg (MDT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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
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Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
PHL: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,301 mi / 2,093 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 5h 8m.
Getting to PHL
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.
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.
Facts
PHL–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,301 mi / 2,093 km
Flight time3h 50m to 5h 8m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights184 out / 221 return
1-stop connections125 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PHL to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 5h 8m. The route covers 1,301 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Aer Lingus, Frontier, Fiji Airways and GOL.
There are approximately 184 nonstop flights per week from PHL to DFW. The return direction has about 221 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, TUL, SBN, LIT, CID, FPR, FWA, HOU, TEB, PDK, CDS, ICT, BPT, OMA, UST, PSM, ORL, PIE, SAT, SGR, MHK, BCT, ABQ, OPF, GRR, EGE, NAS, RIL, ASE, BZN, EYW, JAC, STX, ONT, SNA, SRQ, OAK, YYT, JFK, MBJ, STT, YUL, CUN, PLS, LEX, LIR, LGA, IAD, MKE, GCM, PUJ, BDL, MEM, ORF, ORD, STL, DTW, ILM, EWR, ATL, PBI, YYZ, CHS, GSO, CLT, MYR, AGS, CMH, HNL, MSP, CLE, XNA, PIT, GSP, MCI, PNS, IAH, IND, BNA, MSY, FLL, SDF, MCO, BOS, RDU, BUF, MIA, JAX, CVG, DEN, TPA, TYS, RIC, NLU, AUS, SLC, DAY, CDG, SYR, FRA, CAE, SAV, SJC, AVL, BHM, DCA, BCN, LAS, SJU, MDT, SEA, LHR, FCO, MSN, SFO, PHX, RSW, SAN, LAX, MDW, MEX, MAD, AUA, DOH and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from DFW to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Block time is 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours westbound and 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes eastbound on the 1,300-mile sector. Westbound flights fight the jet stream, adding 20 to 30 minutes. DFW arrival sequencing during connecting banks can add holding time.
American Airlines operates 5 to 7 daily nonstops connecting its two largest hubs. Equipment includes 737-800, A321, and occasionally widebody aircraft on peak demand flights. Spirit and Frontier add 1 to 2 daily departures at lower fare points. This is one of American's most strategically important hub-to-hub routes.
PHL is American's largest East Coast hub and DFW is its largest hub overall. The route bridges American's East Coast international network (Europe, Caribbean) with its DFW-based domestic, Latin American, and transpacific connections. Passengers connecting over both hubs can reach destinations in every world region on a single ticket.
American operates from Terminals B and C at Philadelphia International Airport. DFW flights typically depart from one of these terminals. The terminals connect airside, so moving between gates does not require exiting security. PHL has walkable distances between most American gates.
PHL winter nor'easters (December through March) and DFW ice storms (January through February) are the main disruptors. PHL summer thunderstorms cause afternoon ground delays from June through August. DFW summer heat rarely causes flight issues. The eastbound return typically has better on-time performance due to shorter flight time and tailwind reliability.
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.