What to know about flights from Dallas to Los Angeles?

The distance between Dallas and Los Angeles is approximately 2,008.33 km. It takes around 3 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Dallas to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is December.

Cheapest one-way
$72
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines DFW-LAX 11h 22m · 1 stop Tue, Sep 15
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Cheapest round-trip
$141
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines DFW-LAX 3h 21m · Nonstop Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
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When to travel
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,008.33 km
Flight distance
3h 10m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dallas to Los Angeles over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $72 and round-trip from $141. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles operate an average of 103 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 45.4% on-time departure rate and a 83.3% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Dallas to Los Angeles flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Dallas to Los Angeles are Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, among 5 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dallas to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dallas to Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Dallas to Los Angeles?

The average price of one-way flights from Dallas to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dallas to Los Angeles is August, with an average price of $142; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to $273.

$273
$208
$142
$77
  • $142
    Aug
  • $177
    Sep
  • $176
    Oct
  • $239
    Nov
  • $216
    Dec
  • $192
    Jan
  • $191
    Feb
  • $224
    Mar
  • $242
    Apr
  • $236
    May
  • $221
    Jun
  • $273
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas to Los Angeles during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Dallas to Los Angeles during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Dallas to Los Angeles are available on Sep 5, with fares starting at $132.

$357
$245
$132
$20
    Cheapest
  • $346
    3
    Sep
  • $179
    4
  • $132
    5
  • $357
    6
  • $182
    7
  • $297
    8
  • $153
    9

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Los Angeles (DFW-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $72 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DFW to LAX on Tue, Sep 15), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $141 departing on Tue, Sep 22 and returning on Wed, Sep 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dallas to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 10 minutes to fly from Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dallas to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 142 flight per week flying from Dallas to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Frontier Airlines: S/M/-/W/-/-/S -- F92273 (07:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dallas to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 15, with one-way flights priced at just $72.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Dallas to Los Angeles is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dallas to Los Angeles on September 22, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $62.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario International Airport (ONT), and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (DFW-LAX) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Dallas is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dallas to Los Angeles is $200. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Dallas to Los Angeles is $334. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dallas and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Dallas to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.