Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 126 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,235-mile flight takes about 3h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,235 mi ยท 1,988 km
- Flight time
- 3h 14m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying DFW to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 93 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777-200ER/200LR/233LR | 733,324 | 3h 13m |
| Delta Air Lines | 19 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 73,393 | 3h 18m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 91,698 | 3h 19m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 72,733 | 3h 15m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to LAX flight schedule
30 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 15 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 10:45pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2005American Airlines | 6:00am | 7:13am | 4 | 82% |
| AA 1154American Airlines | 7:20am | 8:35am | 4 | 79% |
| F9 2273Frontier Airlines | 7:25am | 8:44am | 31 | 85% |
| AA 3317American Airlines | 7:30am | 8:44am | 27 | 86% |
| DL 439Delta Air Lines | 7:40am | 8:50am | 31 | 92% |
| AA 1996American Airlines | 8:35am | 9:47am | 31 | 83% |
| AA 3273American Airlines | 9:33am | 10:45am | 27 | 68% |
| AA 500American Airlines | 9:40am | 10:52am | 4 | 77% |
| AA 2827American Airlines | 10:45am | 11:57am | 4 | 72% |
| AA 3181American Airlines | 10:50am | 12:03pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 2041American Airlines | 11:41am | 12:53pm | 4 | 73% |
| AA 442American Airlines | 11:43am | 12:51pm | 27 | 77% |
| AA 1275American Airlines | 1:10pm | 2:19pm | 27 | 93% |
| AA 3334American Airlines | 1:11pm | 2:20pm | 4 | 76% |
| DL 521Delta Air Lines | 1:50pm | 3:03pm | 26 | 91% |
| AA 1669American Airlines | 3:29pm | 4:37pm | 27 | 53% |
| F9 4963Frontier Airlines | 4:08pm | 5:30pm | 31 | 77% |
| DL 681Delta Air Lines | 4:15pm | 5:25pm | 5 | 84% |
| AA 2347American Airlines | 4:29pm | 5:39pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 966American Airlines | 4:30pm | 5:45pm | 4 | 65% |
| AA 1972American Airlines | 5:30pm | 6:44pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 2125American Airlines | 5:30pm | 6:41pm | 27 | 48% |
| AA 2043American Airlines | 6:25pm | 7:37pm | 27 | 56% |
| AA 2766American Airlines | 6:30pm | 7:45pm | 4 | 54% |
| DL 948Delta Air Lines | 8:45pm | 10:00pm | 17 | 86% |
| AA 1084American Airlines | 8:49pm | 10:03pm | 4 | 40% |
| AA 2931American Airlines | 8:50pm | 10:02pm | 27 | 56% |
| AA 3136American Airlines | 9:35pm | 10:47pm | 27 | 61% |
| AA 1504American Airlines | 10:31pm | 11:45pm | 4 | 61% |
| AA 1913American Airlines | 10:45pm | 11:57pm | 8 | n/a |
Is DFW to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 6,184 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (91%), those around 9pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4,536 | 70% | 20 min | 2.2% |
| Delta Air Lines | 757 | 89% | 11 min | 1.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 510 | 79% | 17 min | 1% |
| Spirit Airlines | 381 | 82% | 15 min | 3.7% |
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 | 474 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 612 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 373 | 81% | |
| 9am to 10am | 366 | 76% | |
| 10am to 11am | 272 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 279 | 73% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 271 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 398 | 78% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 288 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 267 | 60% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 710 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 335 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 216 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 183 | 69% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 277 | 61% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 463 | 67% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 303 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 546 | 90,276 | |
| September 2025 | 479 | 77,682 | |
| October 2025 | 556 | 89,553 | |
| November 2025 | 517 | 78,769 | |
| December 2025 | 514 | 82,797 | |
| January 2026 | 436 | 68,154 | |
| February 2026 | 442 | 67,638 | |
| March 2026 | 540 | 80,834 | |
| April 2026 | 515 | 79,651 | |
| May 2026 | 514 | 84,573 | |
| June 2026 | 509 | 82,192 | |
| July 2026 | 559 | 89,202 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.