Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth (PHX–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PHX–DFW is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Iberia and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 866 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 152 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 181 | 321, 32Q, 738, A21N | 2h16-3h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 44 | 321, 32Q, 738 | 2h20-2h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 42 | 321, 32Q, 738, A21N | 2h16-2h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 35 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 2h20-2h31 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 20 | 320, 32N, A20N | 2h27-3h30 | – | – | |
| G3 GOL | 14 | 7M8, A21N | 2h20-2h24 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 738 | 2h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 321 | 2h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→DFW | TUS→DFW | FLG→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 350 | 137 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 14m | 2h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
PHX–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix to Dallas/Fort Worth: Sun Belt Hub-to-Hub Connection
The Phoenix–Dallas/Fort Worth segment connects two of American Airlines' largest hubs across the Sun Belt. Five carriers operate 252 weekly departures, with American's dual hub presence giving it a structural advantage in frequency and aircraft type selection. The corridor serves corporate travel, retiree populations, and western US leisure traffic.
Growth Markets and Year-Round Demand
Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth are two of the fastest-growing US metropolitan areas by population, and the air corridor has grown proportionally. Both cities see relatively mild winters compared to northern US metros, sustaining year-round leisure demand. Snowbirds from northern US cities often use Phoenix as a base, creating additional connecting demand through PHX that feeds the DFW hub.