Durango to Los Angeles (DRO–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 47m AAOOPD AAACAF Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 4h 53m CMUA AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 16m AAQFQR 5YAAAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
IAH Houston 6h 44m UA AAAFAS Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles flights
PSP Palm Springs ~4h 23m AAACCM Palm Springs (PSP) to Los Angeles flights
IAD Dulles ~10h 7m UD AAAZEJA Dulles (IAD) to Los Angeles flights
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Durango to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DRO and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DRO to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
440
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
DRO → LAX
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
LAX → DRO
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Durango

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric DRO→LAX TEX→LAX MTJ→LAX
Distance from DRO 56 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of DRO with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Durango.
DRO: MDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Durango, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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.

DRO–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durango to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRO
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRO to LAX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Durango.
Yes, return flights from LAX to DRO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX, MTJ and SAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Montrose (MTJ) and Santa Fe (SAF).