Dallas to Lake Charles (DAL–CWF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dallas to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 284 mi 23h 44m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and CWF, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
OKC ~3h 40m TPA ~5h 23m ATL ~5h 23m LAS ~7h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
55
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
DAL → CWF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
CWF → DAL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lake Charles is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
DAL: MDT · CWF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 44m.
Facts

DAL–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time23h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to CWF flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Chennault International Airport take approximately 23h 44m. The route covers 284 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAL to CWF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, TPA, ATL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from CWF to DAL 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.

Flights from DAL to CWF

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to CWF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to CWF ranges from 23 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.