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

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AA American
7:15 AM
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9:52 AM
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1h 37m
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OO SkyWest
7:30 AM
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9:52 AM
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1h 22m
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Los Angeles to Durango
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 638 mi 1h 22m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

LAX–DRO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 638 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–DRO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 1h37 51% Oneworld –
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – 1h22 51% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 50%)
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 DRO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SLC ~4h 30m TUL ~6h 23m HOU ~6h 47m IAH ~6h 52m TPA ~9h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
405
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → DRO
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
DRO → LAX
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

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 2 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 1h 22m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 51% –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Durango flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.
Know before you go

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 22m to 1h 37m.
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.

Facts

LAX–DRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Durango route.
Route details
Distance638 mi / 1,027 km
Flight time1h 22m to 1h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: DRO
Full nameDurango La Plata County Airport
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to DRO flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Durango La Plata County Airport take approximately 1h 22m to 1h 37m. The route covers 638 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LAX to DRO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, TUL, HOU, IAH, TPA, PHX, DEN and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Durango is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to DRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to DRO ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 638 miles (1,027 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).