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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 09:28
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 02:08.

The flight takes about 3h 28m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles takes 3h 28m, covering 3,190 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles range from $274 to $538, with an average of $404 over the past 12 months. Anything below $274 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $404 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $351 return via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared with $409 for direct.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 92% on time
• Frontier: 84% on time
• American Airlines: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 44% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $324 to $2,703. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $261.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 51m.

One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $371 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $455, a difference of $84.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 43m, compared to 8h via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 30m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The airport offers a total of eight pet relief stations, four of which are inside the terminal buildings (past security), and four of which are outside the terminal buildings before you pass through security. Please keep in mind that, when traveling with your pet to these stations, they must be leashed at all times.

The airport offers prepaid parking that you can book online once you know your flight itinerary. When you prepay for your parking before your trip, you will save over the regular daily rates. The Dallas Fort Worth International website offers a consistently updated page showing parking space availability in each of their parking lots.

Travelers are advised to wait until they have collected their luggage before requesting a ride. Once the ride is requested, users choosing an uberPOOL, uberX, or uberXL can meet their drivers on the departure level, while those requesting UberBlack, uberSUV or uberLUX should meet their drivers on the arrivals level.

The airport does offer a complimentary, 24-hour cell phone lot that is located just a short distance from the terminal buildings. Motorists can park in this lot for no charge, allowing them to wait until their passengers have arrived and collected their bags and are ready to be picked up curbside at the terminal building.