Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Dallas-Fort Worth (XNA–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.
XNA–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 281 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, IB, QR | 84 | 319, 320, CR7, CR9, E70, E75 | 1h20-1h34 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, IB, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
| Metric | XNA→DFW | HRO→DFW | FSM→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XNA | – | 64 mi | 65 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 192 | 14 | 66 |
| Flight time | 1h 28m | 2h 32m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
XNA: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
XNA–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Northwest Arkansas to DFW: Walmart Country's Hub Connector
XNA–DFW is one of the most economically dense short-haul corporate routes in the US relative to its metro size. Northwest Arkansas National Airport serves Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale. Walmart's global HQ, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt are all based here, along with a dense ecosystem of supplier and logistics firms. American operates the route through its regional partners using Embraer 175 aircraft, running 4–6 daily departures that connect into DFW's hub banking structure. Block time is 55 minutes. The passenger base skews heavily toward business travel, with Walmart's global vendor relationships generating a continuous flow of corporate travelers in both directions.
Airport Growth and Connectivity
XNA has grown steadily as northwest Arkansas has attracted technology investment, with Alice L. Walton's Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art adding a cultural tourism draw. The airport added nonstop routes to several East Coast markets in recent years. DFW remains the gateway for international connections: Walmart suppliers traveling to Asia, Europe, and Latin America connect through DFW's international terminals. American's hub depth at DFW means XNA passengers can reach almost any international destination in a single connection. Passenger volumes at XNA have grown consistently, and the airport's master plan includes terminal expansion to handle increased capacity.