Dallas-Fort Worth to Lake Charles (DFW–LCH) — 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.
DFW–LCH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 295 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QR, RJ | 21 | E70, E75 | 1h20-1h23 | Oneworld | QR, RJ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lake Charles from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→LCH | DAL→LCH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 21m | 0h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · LCH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles.
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.
DFW–LCH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to LCH
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to LCH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to LCH is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 295 miles (475 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).