United States · 1,020 miles (1,642 km)

Dallas (DFW) to Cleveland (CLE) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Cleveland (CLE): American Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 1,020 miles (1,642 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Nashville and Detroit and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to CLE

Book DFW to CLE with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DFW to CLE with one stop

27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cedar Rapids (CID)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
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    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via New Orleans (MSY)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Sun Country Airlines logo
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Frontier Airlines the whole way
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See all 27 in Routes

DFW to CLE: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to CLE?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Cleveland (CLE).

How far is Dallas from Cleveland by plane?

Dallas (DFW) and Cleveland (CLE) are 1,020 miles (1,642 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DFW to CLE award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DFW to CLE cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DFW to CLE with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Dallas and Cleveland?

The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Nashville (BNA), Detroit (DTW), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago (ORD). On 20 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.