Los Angeles to Tulsa (LAX–TUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,280 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 56m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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AS4448+2
AS Alaska
E75L
11:07 AM
PDT T4
4:25 PM
CDT
3h 18m
37%
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AA6286+1
AA American
E75
11:07 AM
PDT T4
4:25 PM
CDT
3h 18m
46%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AS4448cs
AS Alaska
E75L
4:56 PM
CDT
6:28 PM
PDT
3h 32m
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AA6286+1
AA American
E75L
4:56 PM
CDT
6:28 PM
PDT
3h 32m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 35m AAACAF → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tulsa flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 42m AAACAF → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tulsa flights
DEN Denver 4h 52m AAACAF → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tulsa flights
DAL Dallas 4h 55m LXJWN → LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Tulsa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 10m AAAFAM → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulsa flights
AUS Austin 5h 12m AAAMAS → WN Austin (AUS) to Tulsa flights
HOU Houston 5h 25m LXJWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Tulsa flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 35m ACAMAV → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tulsa flights
IAH Houston 5h 50m AAAFBR → CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Tulsa flights
MDW Chicago 6h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Tulsa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Tulsa
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,280 mi 3h 18m nonstop +2h ahead

LAX–TUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,280 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Tulsa (TUL) Tulsa to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–TUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 7 E75 3h18 94% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 TUL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PHX ~4h 35m LAS ~4h 42m DEN ~4h 52m DAL ~4h 55m DFW ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,518
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 → TUL
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
84%
Return
TUL → LAX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → TUL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tulsa from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Metric LAX→TUL HHR→TUL SNA→TUL
Distance from LAX – 4 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 14 – –
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 2h 55m
Departure OTP 94% – –
Hawthorne (HHR) to Tulsa flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Tulsa flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Tulsa flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Tulsa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,280 mi / 2,060 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m 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–TUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Tulsa route.
Route details
Distance1,280 mi / 2,060 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 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: TUL
Full nameTulsa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to TUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tulsa International Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,280 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to TUL: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TUL 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.
Tulsa is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from TUL to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHR, SNA and CLD. 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 TUL

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to TUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to TUL is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,280 miles (2,060 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).