Dallas-Fort Worth to Las Vegas (DFW–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DFW–LAS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,053 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR, RJ | 90 | 321, 738, A21N | 2h43-2h52 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 32 | 32N, 32Q | 2h54-3h07 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→LAS | DAL→LAS | FTW→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 26 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 252 | 108 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 18m | 2h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Las Vegas.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
DFW–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas: American's Southwest Leisure Link
DFW-LAS connects American Airlines's flagship hub to the US's largest gaming and convention destination. American operates 70 weekly nonstop departures from Terminal E at DFW, with Frontier and Spirit adding additional low-cost capacity. Total nonstop departures average 14 to 17 per day, covering a 1,053-mile sector in 3 hours westbound. The route carries a mix of leisure travellers heading to the Las Vegas Strip, convention attendees at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and corporate travellers visiting the city's growing non-gaming business sector. Texas is one of the top feeder states for Las Vegas visitors, driving consistent year-round demand on DFW-LAS.
Operational Notes and Connectivity
DFW's Terminal E handles American's overflow domestic operations alongside international departures. The Skylink automated tram connects all DFW terminals including E to the main concourses in minutes. Summer afternoon thunderstorm patterns at DFW are the primary delay driver for this route. Harry Reid International (LAS) is one of the fastest-processing airports in the US for arrivals, with multiple baggage carousel rows and a direct covered walkway from the gate to the taxi and rideshare zone. The Strip is 2 to 5 miles from the airport depending on the hotel, and rideshare from LAS to the Strip costs $15 to 25. There is no direct rail connection between LAS and the Strip, though a publicly funded people mover project has been discussed. Passengers connecting to or from American's Latin America network at DFW use the same Terminal E facility.