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

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284 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ATL Atlanta ~23h 44m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Lake Charles flights
ORD Chicago ~23h 44m WN → Chicago (ORD) to Lake Charles flights
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Dallas to Lake Charles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
284 mi 23h 44m nonstop

DAL–CWF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~23h 44m ORD ~23h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
CWF → DAL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
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
0h
Lake Charles is 0 hours the same as Dallas.
DAL: CDT · CWF: CDT

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

DAL–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time23h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 23h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 284 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 is about 23 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.