Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Love Field to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,246-mile flight takes about 3h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,246 mi · 2,005 km
- Flight time
- 3h 13m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying DAL to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 208,407 | 3h 13m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DAL to LAX flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 10:05pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 958Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:15am | 16 | 100% |
| WN 1290Southwest Airlines | 7:50am | 9:05am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 1294Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 12:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 196Southwest Airlines | 11:45am | 12:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1714Southwest Airlines | 2:00pm | 3:10pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 609Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 3:55pm | 16 | 69% |
| WN 1105Southwest Airlines | 5:35pm | 6:45pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 2088Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:10pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 2928Southwest Airlines | 9:50pm | 11:00pm | 20 | 60% |
| WN 5014Southwest Airlines | 10:05pm | 11:15pm | 4 | n/a |
Is DAL to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 1,485 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 8pm the least (45%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,485 | 69% | 17 min | 1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 235 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 48 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 36 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 97 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 70 | 74% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 79 | 62% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 54 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 110 | 60% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 90 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 57 | 65% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 88 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 77 | 47% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 164 | 58% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 146 | 45% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 55 | 60% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 62 | 48% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 110 | 15,086 | |
| September 2025 | 102 | 13,290 | |
| October 2025 | 119 | 16,512 | |
| November 2025 | 117 | 15,077 | |
| December 2025 | 135 | 21,068 | |
| January 2026 | 95 | 14,715 | |
| February 2026 | 103 | 14,974 | |
| March 2026 | 131 | 18,084 | |
| April 2026 | 128 | 17,732 | |
| May 2026 | 129 | 19,653 | |
| June 2026 | 140 | 20,790 | |
| July 2026 | 145 | 21,426 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.