Cleveland, Ohio – July 17, 2026 – Southwest Airlines will offer year-round nonstop service between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) beginning March 11, 2027, expanding a route that was originally announced as seasonal.
Southwest will also launch the route earlier than previously planned, with service beginning October 1, 2026, and operating six days a week throughout October. The airline had initially announced that the route would begin November 21, 2026, and operate through early January, as outlined below:
| Service Dates | Service Frequency |
|---|---|
| October 1 – 30, 2026 | Daily service except Saturdays |
November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027 |
Select service around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s |
| Beginning March 11, 2027 | Daily, year-round service |
"What began as a seasonal opportunity has quickly demonstrated the strong demand for nonstop service between Cleveland and Dallas Love Field,” said Scott C. Carr, Assistant Director of Commercial Business and Revenue. “We're grateful to Southwest Airlines for making this route a permanent part of its network, providing our passengers with year-round access to one of the nation's largest business and leisure markets.”
Our product offering is resonating well with Customers, allowing us to expand longer-haul offerings like the Cleveland-Dallas route,” said Daniel Jones, Vice President Network Planning at Southwest Airlines. “We look forward to connecting even more Customers to these two great Southwest destinations.”
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About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is Northeast Ohio’s gateway to the world, and Ohio’s busiest airport, serving more than 10 million passengers annually with 10 passenger airlines, more than 130 daily departures and nonstop service to more than 40 destinations.
Through CLEvolution, CLE is investing in a modernized airport experience that will better serve passengers, support future growth and strengthen Northeast Ohio’s connection to the world.