Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 75 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,303-mile flight takes about 3h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,303 mi · 2,097 km
- Flight time
- 3h 8m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying DFW to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 68 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 488,759 | 3h 7m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 45,399 | 3h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to PHL flight schedule
17 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:03am and the last at 8:28pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 417American Airlines | 5:03am | 9:19am | 27 | 95% |
| AA 2358American Airlines | 5:05am | 9:22am | 4 | 90% |
| AA 415American Airlines | 7:29am | 11:52am | 30 | 85% |
| AA 2128American Airlines | 8:40am | 1:02pm | 4 | 89% |
| AA 2255American Airlines | 8:40am | 1:03pm | 27 | 96% |
| AA 402American Airlines | 9:35am | 1:58pm | 30 | 74% |
| F9 2970Frontier Airlines | 12:06pm | 4:37pm | 26 | 69% |
| AA 3147American Airlines | 12:10pm | 4:30pm | 27 | 63% |
| AA 2947American Airlines | 12:14pm | 4:37pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 1100American Airlines | 2:25pm | 6:52pm | 4 | 61% |
| AA 2213American Airlines | 2:26pm | 6:48pm | 27 | 73% |
| AA 2973American Airlines | 4:07pm | 8:50pm | 4 | 65% |
| AA 1945American Airlines | 4:38pm | 9:03pm | 27 | 55% |
| AA 991American Airlines | 5:30pm | 10:17pm | 4 | 55% |
| AA 3242American Airlines | 6:30pm | 10:51pm | 31 | 53% |
| AA 2542American Airlines | 7:58pm | 12:19am | 12 | 57% |
| F9 3986Frontier Airlines | 8:28pm | 12:57am | 5 | 57% |
Is DFW to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 3,477 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (88%), those around 8pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3,188 | 72% | 22 min | 3.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 289 | 67% | 35 min | 3.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 324 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 338 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 320 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 125 | 74% | |
| 10am to 11am | 264 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 315 | 67% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 181 | 64% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 154 | 65% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 207 | 55% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 347 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 203 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 225 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 168 | 63% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 182 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 284 | 48,483 | |
| September 2025 | 254 | 42,562 | |
| October 2025 | 297 | 49,574 | |
| November 2025 | 282 | 45,401 | |
| December 2025 | 275 | 43,067 | |
| January 2026 | 246 | 37,575 | |
| February 2026 | 241 | 36,303 | |
| March 2026 | 294 | 47,721 | |
| April 2026 | 263 | 40,606 | |
| May 2026 | 303 | 47,038 | |
| June 2026 | 318 | 47,700 | |
| July 2026 | 334 | 48,382 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.