Dallas to Los Angeles (DAL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DAL–LAX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Global Crossing Airlines Inc. lead the route. The flight covers 1,244 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 58 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h52-3h15 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Dallas
| Metric | DAL→LAX | DFW→LAX | FTW→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DAL | – | 12 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 36 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | 599 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 2h 59m | 2h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DAL: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
DAL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DAL to LAX
Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Global Crossing Airlines Inc., Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DAL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DAL to LAX is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,244 miles (2,002 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Albuquerque International Sunport, Phoenix Sky Harbor and El Paso. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and Tyler (TYR).