Dallas-Fort Worth to Los Angeles (DFW–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
DFW–LAX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,232 miles in approximately 3h 17m. 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, CZ, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, MH, QF, QR, RJ | 107 | 321, 32Q, 738, A21N | 2h59-3h20 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, CZ, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, MH, QF, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, KE, LA, LY, MU, VS, WS | 28 | 319, 738 | 3h13-3h20 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, KE, LA, LY, MU, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 21 | 321, A20N | 3h21-3h26 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | – | – | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | – | 5h23 | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 1 | 77X | 3h16 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→LAX | DAL→LAX | FTW→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 13 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 543 | 40 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 17m | 2h 43m | 2h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
DFW–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Dallas/Fort Worth to Los Angeles
The DFW–LAX corridor spans the southern tier of the continental US, 1,900km in roughly 3 hours. Ten carriers maintain over 299 weekly departures, making it one of the highest-frequency transcontinental routes in the US domestic network. American dominates from its DFW hub; United, Delta, Southwest, and Spirit provide competitive alternatives. The route carries both premium business demand and leisure travelers between two of the country's most economically significant metros.
LAX as a Transpacific Gateway
For DFW-originating passengers, LAX offers the broadest transpacific network in North America: nonstop service to Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and additional Asian destinations that DFW cannot match in frequency or coverage. American's oneworld alliance partners (Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas) all operate from LAX, making DFW–LAX a logical feeder for through-ticketed international itineraries.