Lake Charles to Dallas-Fort Worth (LCH–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3964
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
CDT
7:35 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3678
AA American
E70
12:09 PM
CDT
1:41 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4074
AA American
E70
6:27 PM
CDT
8:03 PM
MDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3678
AA American
E70
10:15 AM
MDT TB
11:39 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4074
AA American
E70
4:35 PM
MDT TB
5:57 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3992
AA American
E75
9:20 PM
MDT
10:41 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3842
AA American
E70
9:35 PM
MDT TB
10:57 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lake Charles to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 295 mi 1h 32m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

LCH–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 295 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LCH–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 E70 1h32-1h36 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LCH to DFW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCH to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
250
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
LCH → DFW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
DFW → LCH
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Lake Charles

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric LCH→DFW BPT→DFW LFT→DFW
Distance from LCH 49 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 21 21 70
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 28m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of LCH with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Lake Charles.
LCH: CDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
295 mi / 475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 1h 36m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

LCH–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake Charles to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 475 km
Flight time1h 32m to 1h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: LCH
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCH to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 1h 36m. The route covers 295 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from LCH to DFW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, FLL, IAD, MDW and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Lake Charles.
Yes, return flights from DFW to LCH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BPT, LFT and AEX. 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 LCH to DFW

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LCH to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCH to DFW ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 295 miles (475 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT), Lafayette (LFT) and Alexandria (AEX).