Dallas-Fort Worth to Lake Charles (DFW–LCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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295 mi airlines 28/wk
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AA3678
AA American
E70
10:15 AM
MDT TB
11:39 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4074
AA American
E70
4:35 PM
MDT TB
5:57 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3992
AA American
E75
9:20 PM
MDT
10:41 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3842
AA American
E70
9:35 PM
MDT TB
10:57 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3964
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
CDT
7:35 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3678
AA American
E70
12:09 PM
CDT
1:41 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4074
AA American
E70
6:27 PM
CDT
8:03 PM
MDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Lake Charles
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 295 mi 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

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, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–LCH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 E70, E75 1h21-1h24 52% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to LCH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to LCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → LCH
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
LCH → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lake Charles is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · LCH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
295 mi / 475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m to 1h 24m.
Getting to DFW

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

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 475 km
Flight time1h 21m to 1h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: LCH
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to LCH flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport take approximately 1h 21m to 1h 24m. The route covers 295 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DFW to LCH. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, CLT, FLL, IAD, IAH and TYS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from LCH to DFW 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 DFW to LCH

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to LCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to LCH ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes to 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 295 miles (475 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.