Los Angeles to Dallas-Fort Worth (LAX–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to Dallas-Fort Worth
7 carriers, 541 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
541 Flights/wk
1,232 mi
2h 19m nonstop
+2h ahead
214 1-stop hubs
LAX–DFW is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,232 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 214 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | 163 | 321, 32B, 32Q, 738 | 2h38-3h18 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 25 | 321, A20N, A21N | 3h-3h10 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, CI, LY, SK, VS | 14 | 319 | 2h59-3h04 | SkyTeam | AM, CI, LY, SK, VS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 10 | 320, 32B | 3h03-3h04 | – | – | |
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 4 | 321 | 3h09 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to DFW direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to DFW.
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Hubs
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Longest
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→DFW | BUR→DFW | SNA→DFW |
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| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 5 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 541 | 46 | 291 |
| Flight time | 2h 19m | 3h 15m | 2h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Burbank (BUR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Ontario (ONT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours
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LAX: PDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
LAX: PDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,232 mi / 1,983 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m to 3h 21m.
Getting to LAX
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Getting from DFW
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Dallas-Fort Worth Climate
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
Facts
LAX–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,232 mi / 1,983 km
Flight time2h 19m to 3h 21m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights541 out / 595 return
1-stop connections214 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LAX to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 19m to 3h 21m. The route covers 1,232 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Royal Jordanian and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 15 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 541 nonstop flights per week from LAX to DFW. The return direction has about 595 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHR, TYR, FTW, SCF, MKC, BUR, APA, GJT, ADS, DRO, HOT, COS, SGR, VNY, CLD, BFL, TEX, EGE, GUC, PVU, SWO, LNK, LIT, SUS, BRO, CMI, HDN, ABI, RIL, IAB, NUQ, ICT, ECP, CPS, MFR, GRK, OAK, MFE, HWD, MQY, MSN, NLU, BHM, MKE, STP, LRD, DLL, TYS, PNS, TLH, JAC, SAV, ZLO, GVL, PDK, AGS, APF, NAS, YIP, GNV, TEB, BFI, PSC, FCM, GSO, SUA, SBN, PIE, RSW, TTN, MMU, HPN, OPF, SNA, BDL, MLM, PLS, VER, PAE, LGA, QRO, ZCL, CVG, KOA, HOU, RNO, FAT, BUF, MTY, SBA, MCI, ELP, MEM, ABQ, BJX, MSP, LIR, TUL, LAS, SAT, TUS, IAH, CLT, STS, ZIH, KEF, STL, OMA, SFO, PHX, AUS, GEG, PSP, SNN, XNA, DTW, DEN, SAL, SMF, GUA, IND, BOI, MSY, MEX, LTN, SLC, PDX, SAN, SGU, CMH, MSO, MRY, OKC, IAD, ORD, RDU, SJC, MCO, ATL, MDW, YYC, SCL, SEA, OGG, GDL, LUX, CLE, SDF, FLL, ASE, PHL, BNA, CPH, HNL, MIA, PIT, HHN, SBP, PBI, BWI, SAF, ARN, TPA, YVR, YYZ, DSM, AGU, BOS, JFK, DCA, BZN, SJD, EWR, OAX, LTO, FCO, SJO, ANC, NRT, BOG, MTJ, PVR, ORF, RIC, MAD, GSP, AKL, CUN, MZT, YUL, BZE, FCA, BNE, JWN, GCM, SYD, AMS, MEL, GRU, LHR, DXB, IST, DUB, NAN, ICN, HND, PVG, TPE, BCN, CDG, HKG, HEL, FRA and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from DFW to LAX 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.
True red-eye departures (post-midnight) are uncommon on LAX-DFW due to the 3-hour flight time and time zone crossover. However, late-evening departures from LAX around 10–11 PM that arrive in Dallas in the early morning hours serve a similar function for business travelers. American Airlines and occasionally United offer these late-evening slots.
American Airlines operates from Terminals 4 and 5 at LAX. Most mainline DFW flights depart from Terminal 4. The Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) is not used by American for domestic routes. Arriving at DFW, American uses Terminals A through E depending on aircraft type and gate availability.
Scheduled block times for LAX-DFW average 3 hours 15 minutes eastbound. Actual flight times vary with jet stream positioning; westbound (DFW-LAX) typically runs longer. Block times are padded by airlines to improve on-time statistics, so actual wheels-off to wheels-on time is often closer to 2 hours 45 minutes in favorable conditions.
Los Angeles to Dallas/Fort Worth Route
LAX-DFW is a major transcontinental-adjacent domestic corridor linking the two largest US metro areas by population after New York. American Airlines holds structural dominance given DFW is its primary hub, though United, Southwest (via DAL), and frontier carriers also serve the market. Eight airlines cover the route at roughly 286 weekly frequencies, with eastbound block times around 3 hours 15 minutes.
Hub Access and Scheduling
DFW's position as American's largest hub means LAX arrivals can connect to a comprehensive domestic and international network with short connection windows. Peak morning and evening banks at DFW align with LAX departure banks, giving travelers efficient connection timing. Convective weather at DFW (spring through summer) is the primary disruption risk and frequently triggers EDCT programs affecting inbound transcon flights including LAX-DFW.