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

LAX Airport Page →
1,215 mi airlines 0/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 46 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,215 mi 2h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 46 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and FTW, connecting options are available through 46 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
69
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.

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Metric LAX→FTW SNA→FTW SAN→FTW
Distance from LAX 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 2
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 2h 25m 3h 38m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.

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 2h 25m.
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–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 1,215 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, SAN, PHX, ELP, TUS, SAT, AUS, SLC, PGA, SJC, IAH, HOU, NUQ, TUL, SNA, LAS, SFO, DEN, OMA, BNA, SEA, MDW, TYS, MEX, MKE, MSY, TPA, BHM, STL, PBI, CLT, CVG, RDU, NAS, PDX, PIT, IAD, CMH, MIA, FLL, EWR, PVD, BOS, GCM and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and SAN. 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 ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,215 miles (1,955 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).