Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 124 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,235-mile flight takes about 3h 4m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,235 mi ยท 1,988 km
- Flight time
- 3h 4m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying LAX to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 92 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777-200ER/200LR/233LR | 704,032 | 3h 4m |
| Delta Air Lines | 19 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 76,329 | 3h 1m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 90,253 | 3h 10m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 72,168 | 2h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to DFW flight schedule
29 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 15 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:06am and the last at 11:48pm. 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 971American Airlines | 12:06am | 5:14am | 30 | 85% |
| AA 1445American Airlines | 1:10am | 6:20am | 4 | 80% |
| AA 2811American Airlines | 6:00am | 11:15am | 31 | 91% |
| AA 2746American Airlines | 7:00am | 12:21pm | 31 | 87% |
| DL 521Delta Air Lines | 7:35am | 12:48pm | 31 | 89% |
| AA 2317American Airlines | 8:00am | 1:16pm | 4 | 77% |
| AA 2766American Airlines | 8:00am | 1:20pm | 27 | 87% |
| AA 1047American Airlines | 9:02am | 2:25pm | 27 | 75% |
| AA 1186American Airlines | 9:02am | 2:25pm | 4 | 67% |
| F9 2274Frontier Airlines | 9:39am | 2:58pm | 31 | 83% |
| AA 3218American Airlines | 10:30am | 3:53pm | 4 | 73% |
| AA 1154American Airlines | 10:36am | 3:58pm | 27 | 96% |
| AA 2890American Airlines | 12:05pm | 5:27pm | 27 | 72% |
| AA 1230American Airlines | 12:15pm | 5:34pm | 4 | 70% |
| AA 500American Airlines | 1:51pm | 7:15pm | 27 | 65% |
| AA 2041American Airlines | 1:53pm | 7:14pm | 4 | 46% |
| DL 948Delta Air Lines | 1:55pm | 7:09pm | 18 | 87% |
| AA 2994American Airlines | 3:00pm | 8:21pm | 4 | 65% |
| AA 1657American Airlines | 3:05pm | 8:26pm | 27 | 67% |
| AA 2038American Airlines | 4:22pm | 9:39pm | 27 | 82% |
| AA 2024American Airlines | 5:43pm | 10:59pm | 31 | 58% |
| AA 2732American Airlines | 5:45pm | 11:03pm | 4 | 46% |
| F9 2564Frontier Airlines | 6:25pm | 11:42pm | 22 | 67% |
| F9 3212Frontier Airlines | 6:25pm | 11:42pm | 9 | 67% |
| AA 1504American Airlines | 6:45pm | 11:54pm | 8 | 81% |
| AA 1669American Airlines | 6:45pm | 11:53pm | 4 | 66% |
| DL 420Delta Air Lines | 6:49pm | 11:59pm | 30 | 81% |
| AA 3040American Airlines | 7:47pm | 12:51am | 8 | n/a |
| AA 3136American Airlines | 11:48pm | 5:01am | 4 | 68% |
Is LAX to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 6,178 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (87%), those around 4pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4,528 | 74% | 22 min | 2.2% |
| Delta Air Lines | 757 | 85% | 12 min | 1.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 510 | 73% | 25 min | 1.8% |
| Spirit Airlines | 383 | 71% | 19 min | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am to 1am | 389 | 85% | |
| 1am to 2am | 243 | 79% | |
| 6am to 7am | 430 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 396 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 530 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 480 | 75% | |
| 10am to 11am | 332 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 145 | 69% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 156 | 66% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 427 | 63% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 291 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 393 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 340 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 300 | 70% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 829 | 74% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 352 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 540 | 91,836 | |
| September 2025 | 475 | 75,037 | |
| October 2025 | 555 | 87,214 | |
| November 2025 | 518 | 77,820 | |
| December 2025 | 510 | 77,189 | |
| January 2026 | 430 | 64,927 | |
| February 2026 | 439 | 65,940 | |
| March 2026 | 538 | 83,628 | |
| April 2026 | 503 | 74,698 | |
| May 2026 | 510 | 76,752 | |
| June 2026 | 500 | 83,154 | |
| July 2026 | 551 | 84,975 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.