Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Dallas-Fort Worth (XNA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Dallas-Fort Worth
7 carriers, 256 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
256 Flights/wk
281 mi
1h 20m nonstop
-2h behind
33 1-stop hubs
XNA–DFW is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 281 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop XNA–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 135 | 319, CR9, E70, E75 | 1h20-4h | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 33 | 319, E70, E75 | 1h29-1h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 31 | 319, E70, E75 | 1h27-1h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 29 | CR9, E75 | 1h29-1h30 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 16 | CR9, E75 | 1h25-1h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | E70 | 1h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 5 | E75 | 1h29 | 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, XNA to DFW direction.
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40
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34
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41
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39
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32
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Afternoon/evening departures
46
Nonstop flights
256
Outbound / wk
323
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XNA to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
XNA → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
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DFW → XNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
XNA delays → DFW delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | XNA→DFW | HRO→DFW | FSM→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XNA | – | 64 mi | 65 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 256 | 14 | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 2h 32m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Harrison (HRO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Fort Smith (FSM) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Springfield (SGF) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of XNA 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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Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
XNA: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
XNA: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
281 mi / 452 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 4h 0m.
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
XNA–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance281 mi / 452 km
Flight time1h 20m to 4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights256 out / 323 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: XNA
Full nameNorthwest Arkansas National Airport
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about XNA to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 4h. The route covers 281 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Gulf Air, Iberia and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 256 nonstop flights per week from XNA to DFW. The return direction has about 323 weekly flights.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
Yes, return flights from DFW to XNA 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.
American Eagle (operated by SkyWest or Envoy as American Express regional partners) runs the XNA–DFW route on Embraer 175 or CRJ-700 regional jets. American operates this as a hub feeder from its DFW complex. Flight time is 55 minutes. Departures typically run 4–6 daily in each direction. XNA (Northwest Arkansas National Airport) has a single terminal building. At DFW, regional arrivals use Terminal C or E depending on the day and gate assignment.
The northwest Arkansas region hosts Walmart's global headquarters in Bentonville, Tyson Foods in Springdale, and J.B. Hunt Transport in Lowell. Thousands of Walmart suppliers and vendor partners maintain offices in the area and travel frequently to Dallas, New York, Chicago, and other hubs. XNA also serves the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. This corporate base sustains disproportionately high air traffic for a metro of its size, and DFW is the most-flown connection for Bentonville-based corporate travelers heading to international destinations.
The drive from Bentonville to DFW via I-49 South and I-35 is 365 miles and takes 5 hours 30 minutes in normal conditions. For a single traveler, the 55-minute flight saves 4+ hours each way. For groups of 4 with no checked bags, the calculus changes somewhat. No passenger rail connects the two points. Walmart's vendor community travels this corridor frequently, and the consistent corporate demand keeps XNA–DFW service reliable even when leisure demand drops.
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.