United States Β· 1,232 miles (1,983 km)

Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 1,232 miles (1,983 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 59 ways to fly it with one stop, through Palm Springs, Phoenix and Albuquerque and more.

How many miles DFW to LAX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to LAX

Book DFW to LAX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DFW to LAX with one stop

59 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Fe (SAF)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tucson (TUS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via El Paso (ELP)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Saint George (SGU)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Bakersfield (BFL)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Montrose (MTJ)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Aspen (ASE)American Airlines the whole way
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See all 59 in Routes

DFW to LAX: common questions

How many miles does DFW to LAX cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to LAX?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is Dallas from Los Angeles by plane?

Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,232 miles (1,983 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DFW to LAX award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Dallas and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through Palm Springs (PSP), Phoenix (PHX), Albuquerque (ABQ), Santa Fe (SAF) and Tucson (TUS). On 33 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.