$44 Cheap Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Today's featured flight deals from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)

Nonstop
Carry-on included
Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles (DFW-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $44 for one-way flights and $87 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$87 Roundtrip, just found
$87
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $87 just found
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$88 Roundtrip, just found
$88
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $88 just found
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$92 Roundtrip, just found
$92
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $92 just found
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$93 Roundtrip, just found
$93
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $93 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 17
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$94 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$94
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $94 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$96 Roundtrip, just found
$96
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $96 just found
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Oct 1
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$98 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $98 found 19 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$214 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $214 found 4 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$219 Roundtrip, just found
$219
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $219 just found
United
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
DFW
Dallas
LAX
Los Angeles
$302 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jan 21 from Dallas to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $302 found 2 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $68 - $432 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Los Angeles

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Bob Hope BUR. Average driving time to city center is 18 minutes. Flights from $234
BUR
Bob Hope
Average driving time to city center18 min
Flights from $234
Select flight to Long Beach Municipal LGB. Average driving time to city center is 27 minutes. Flights from $274
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
Average driving time to city center27 min
Flights from $274
Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$86
Distance
1231 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 11 mins

Dallas to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Dallas to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Dallas to Los Angeles are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Dallas to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Dallas to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Dallas to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Dallas to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Dallas to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $44 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Dallas to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Dallas to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $44 or cheap return flight from $87 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
September is the least expensive month to fly from DFW to LAX. Timing your trip outside of the busy season is often the key to finding a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Avoid the detours and fly direct to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) with 4 airlines, including:

  • American Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Cheap flights between Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) and Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) can usually be found through low-cost carriers like Gol and WestJet. Bear in mind that prices can change based on demand, travel dates and how early you book. With Expedia's filter tool, you can easily filter your results to find a DFW to LAX flight that's within your budget.
How many flights per day from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
With, on average, 17 direct flights departing from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) daily, you'll be on your way in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
More people fly between DFW and LAX at 9 AM than at any other time. Rather go when it's quieter? Consider flying outside peak hours and you're likely to save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from DFW to LAX?
Jet off on a Sunday if you're after the biggest selection of flights from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The earliest flight taking off from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) is at around 6:15AM UTC-6. Board this plane and you'll reach Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 7:43AM UTC-8. The total travel time is 3h 28m.
How long does it take to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
It takes approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes to travel the 1,250 mi from DFW to LAX.
What airline has the least delays from DFW to LAX?
Consider booking with Aeromexico if you'd like to fly straight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) without any holdups. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 100%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
To avoid possible delays on the Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) offers direct flights to Los Angeles. Here are a few of the airports you can fly straight to:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from DFW to LAX shortly before your trip is usually more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your departure dates and times, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a DFW to LAX flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by booking a DFW to LAX flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage everything in one convenient place. After choosing your preferred flights and accommodations, consider other add-ons like car rentals, activities and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
If you reserved your DFW to LAX flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for more details.

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