Los Angeles to Durango (LAX–DRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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638 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 42m AAACAF AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Durango flights
DEN Denver 4h 36m AAACAF CMDLUA Denver (DEN) to Durango flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 19m 5YAAAM AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango flights
IAH Houston 9h 40m AAAFAS UA Houston (IAH) to Durango flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~4h 30m ACAMAV Salt Lake City (SLC) to Durango flights
MDW Chicago ~7h 49m WN UD Chicago (MDW) to Durango flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Durango
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 638 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–DRO had nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 638 miles in 1h 32m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–DRO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 74% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 74%
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
447
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
LAX → DRO
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
DRO → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Durango from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.
Metric LAX→DRO SNA→DRO
Distance from LAX 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Durango.
Distance & Flight Time
638 mi / 1,027 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m gate to gate.
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.

LAX–DRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Durango route.
Route details
Distance638 mi / 1,027 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: DRO
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to DRO flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Durango La Plata County Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 638 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from LAX to DRO: American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Durango is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. 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 LAX to DRO

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) had nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LAX to DRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to DRO is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 638 miles (1,027 km).

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 Santa Ana (SNA).