Cheap Flights from DFW to LAX: When to Fly from Dallas to Los Angeles

 

The cheapest times to fly from DFW to LAX are

• January 1st to February 25th
• August 6th to November 18th
• early December

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DFW to LAX is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $609 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $157 for Tuesday flights around mid to late September.

 

When to Fly to Los Angeles

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $157 to $296 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $158. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $307. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $149 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $209 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DFW to LAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DFW to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DFW to LAX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $46 (19%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $192. Return trip prices are from the LAX to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to LAX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 12 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DFW to LAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1232 miles or 1983 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DFW to LAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to LAX flight is about 3 hour 12 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Los Angeles, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 82 available flights from DFW to LAX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to LAX tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 38% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 5% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave LAX heading for DFW about 18 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Los Angeles, CA is about 11 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 8 minutes late
• American: 23 minutes late
• Spirit: 8 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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