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

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1,215 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 1 hub
SFO San Francisco ~6h 14m AAAFAM → UD San Francisco (SFO) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Fort Worth
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,215 mi 3h nonstop +2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
SFO ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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 → FTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
FTW → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Metric LAX→FTW SNA→FTW CLD→FTW
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 3
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 3h 2h 32m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Fort Worth flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Fort Worth flights · Santa Barbara (SBA) to Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m 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.

Facts

LAX–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,215 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from FTW to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, CLD and SBA. 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 FTW

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

LAX to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to FTW is about 3 hours 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Barbara (SBA).