| Date of event | Announced Feb. 18, 2026; service starts March 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Primary location | South Arkansas Regional Airport (ELD), El Dorado |
| Key entities | Contour Airlines, City of El Dorado, Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport |
| Outcome | Nonstop service on 30-seat regional jets with three daily departures on some days |
EL DORADO — Contour Airlines will begin nonstop jet service from South Arkansas Regional Airport (ELD) to Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on March 16, 2026, the airline announced Feb. 18, 2026.
The route uses Contour’s 30-seat regional jets. Every fare includes extra legroom, snacks and drinks, and one free checked bag, the airline said.
El Dorado to Dallas–Fort Worth Flight Times
- Daily: depart 7:40 a.m., arrive 8:55 a.m.
- Mon., Thu., Fri., Sun.: depart 12:25 p.m., arrive 1:40 p.m.
- Daily: depart 4:45 p.m., arrive 6:00 p.m.
Dallas–Fort Worth to El Dorado Flight Times
- Mon., Thu., Fri., Sun.: depart 10:40 a.m., arrive 11:55 a.m.
- Daily: depart 2:55 p.m., arrive 4:10 p.m.
- Daily: depart 5:30 p.m., arrive 6:45 p.m.
Connections and Booking
Contour lists interline connections beyond DFW with Alaska, American, JetBlue and United. Book at contourairlines.com or call (888) 332-6686.
El Dorado Mayor Paul Choate said in the release:
“Having dependable jet service will provide stability to our ability to reach any destination we desire. This will be an asset to our industrial community as well.”
Paul Choate, mayor of El Dorado, in Contour Airlines’ Feb. 18, 2026 release
Background on the federal approval is in DOT approves Contour jet service for El Dorado. More local travel news is in the El Dorado news archive and roads and travel coverage.
Source: Contour Airlines press release (Feb. 18, 2026).
