Fort Worth to Los Angeles (FTW–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FTW Airport Page →
1,215 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1h ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 10h 55m UA AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles flights
SAN San Diego ~4h 11m AFAMAV San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles flights
PSP Palm Springs ~4h 51m UD AAACCM Palm Springs (PSP) to Los Angeles flights
PHX Phoenix ~5h 12m AAACAF Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles flights
SEA Seattle ~6h 1m AAAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles flights
MSY New Orleans ~6h 41m UD AFAMDL New Orleans (MSY) to Los Angeles flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~6h 47m AFDLGB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 21m AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles flights
SDF Louisville ~7h 21m 5XMX Louisville (SDF) to Los Angeles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~8h 18m AAAFAS Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles flights
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Fort Worth to Los Angeles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,215 mi 2h 49m nonstop -2h behind

FTW–LAX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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
FTW → LAX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
LAX → FTW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
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 Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric FTW→LAX DFW→LAX DAL→LAX
Distance from FTW 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 33 13
Weekly flights ~1 543 40
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 35m 2h 43m
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Fort Worth.
FTW: CDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m gate to gate.
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.

FTW–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,215 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from LAX to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, DAL and TYR. 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.

Flights from FTW to LAX

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FTW to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to LAX is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,215 miles (1,955 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Tyler (TYR).