New York to Dallas-Fort Worth (LGA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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New York to Dallas-Fort Worth
7 carriers, 279 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
279 Flights/wk
1,387 mi
3h 46m nonstop
-2h behind
86 1-stop hubs
LGA–DFW is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 1,387 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LGA–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 171 | 321, 32Q, 738 | 4h-6h23 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 41 | 223, BCS3 | 4h11-5h14 | SkyTeam | – | |
| G3 GOL | 21 | 32Q, 738 | 4h02-4h18 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 21 | 320, 32Q, A21N | 3h46-5h | – | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 14 | 223, BCS3 | 4h11-4h25 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 8 | 321, 32Q | 4h07-4h51 | – | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | 738 | 4h18 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to DFW direction.
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50
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279
Outbound / wk
285
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
86
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~4h
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~26h
Longest
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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.
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LGA → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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100%
Arriving
88%
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DFW → LGA
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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35%
Arriving
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OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LGA delays → DFW delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from New York
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | LGA→DFW | JFK→DFW | TEB→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 279 | 116 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 46m | 4h 9m | 4h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
New York (JFK) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Newark (EWR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours
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New York.
LGA: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
LGA: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,387 mi / 2,231 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m to 6h 23m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.
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.
Facts
LGA–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the New York to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,387 mi / 2,231 km
Flight time3h 46m to 6h 23m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights279 out / 285 return
1-stop connections86 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LGA to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 46m to 6h 23m. The route covers 1,387 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Fiji Airways, GOL and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 279 nonstop flights per week from LGA to DFW. The return direction has about 285 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, DAY, BDL, EWR, RAP, MCN, AUS, JFK, BCT, ASE, EGE, OPF, EYW, JAC, NAS, SCF, SJU, SJC, SRQ, AUA, BZN, SFO, LEX, PNS, MYR, AVL, ORF, IAD, YUL, HOU, MCI, DTW, ATL, ECP, OKC, MEM, LIT, CMH, MSP, SYR, XNA, BHM, ORD, ILM, RDU, DCA, CLE, BNA, IAH, CLT, GRR, MCO, AGS, YYZ, IND, PBI, RIC, HSV, TUL, GSO, STL, PIT, CHA, CHS, JAX, MKE, BOS, MIA, FLL, TYS, MSY, BUF, CAE, MSN, CVG, SDF, TPA, DEN, DSM, OMA, SAV, GSP, MDW, VPS, RSW and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from DFW to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
American Airlines operates nonstop LGA–DFW from Terminal B at LaGuardia, which is the newer central terminal completed in phases between 2020 and 2023. At DFW, American uses Terminals A, B, C, D, and E; specific gate assignments vary by departure. Delta also offers LGA–DFW service. Flight time is 3 hours 25 minutes southbound and 3 hours 10 minutes northbound. American runs 5–7 daily departures given its hub positions at both ends.
LGA is 8 miles from Midtown Manhattan; JFK is 15 miles. For travelers based in Midtown, Upper Manhattan, or the Bronx, LGA access is faster. JFK has more carrier options on the DFW route, including American, with additional frequencies possible. LGA is slot-controlled, which limits total departures and means American holds a concentrated share of LGA–DFW capacity. JFK offers international connections and more terminal flexibility. For Manhattan-based travelers going to Dallas for point-to-point, LGA is typically the more convenient origination.
The Q70-SBS LaGuardia Link bus runs from all LGA terminals to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue station (E/F/M/R/7 subway lines) in 10–15 minutes, then 20 minutes subway to Midtown. M60-SBS runs to 125th Street (2/3/4/5/6/A/B/C/D trains) in 25–30 minutes. Rideshare to Midtown runs $25–45 and takes 25–40 minutes off-peak, 45–75 minutes in rush hour. Taxis use metered fare. The AirTrain does not serve LGA.
LaGuardia to Dallas/Fort Worth: American's Slot-Controlled New York Hub Corridor
LGA–DFW connects LaGuardia, one of the most slot-restricted airports in the US, to Dallas/Fort Worth, American Airlines' largest hub. American holds a large concentration of LGA slots and uses them to run a full day of DFW departures. The route is one of American's highest-revenue domestic corridors, carrying New York business travelers to Dallas's corporate and financial sectors, and connecting LGA passengers into DFW's international network. Block time is 3 hours 25 minutes southbound. LGA's Terminal B, rebuilt and reopened between 2020 and 2023, is now a modern facility with expanded retail and gate capacity.
Slot Environment, Carrier Competition, and Business Profile
LGA slot controls prevent new entrants from adding significant LGA–DFW capacity without purchasing or leasing slots from existing holders. Delta has competing LGA–DFW service, but American's slot concentration makes it the dominant carrier. The New York–Dallas corridor is one of the top-five highest-revenue domestic city pairs in the US, driven by financial, media, technology, and oil-and-gas industry travel. Passengers needing international connections beyond DFW use this route as the first segment for itineraries to Latin America, Europe, and Asia on American. JFK–DFW offers an alternative for New York travelers, with broader carrier access and international terminal flexibility.