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

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to DFW are

• July 9th to July 22nd
• August 6th to November 18th
• December 24th to February 18th

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 LAX to DFW is early September. Prices can be as high as $630 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $157 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Dallas

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) will usually cost between $162 to $302 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $157. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $297. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $140 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $207 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to DFW flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the LAX to DFW flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.1, 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 DFW to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to DFW 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 LAX to DFW? 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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

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

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

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

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

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 62 available flights from LAX to DFW.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from LAX to DFW tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 40% 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 DFW heading for LAX about 21 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX is about 13 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 8 minutes late
• American: 27 minutes late
• Spirit: 10 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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