Cheap flights Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Dallas to Los Angeles is a 1461-mile trip. We compared 5 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DAL → LAX | $357 | $107 | $464 |
| Cheapest combo | DFW → LAX | $338 | $119 | $457 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$7. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Dallas
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL — Dallas | 7 mi / 10m | $66 | $357 | $424 |
| DFW — Dallas | 19.4 mi / 25m | $79 | $338 | $416 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DAL | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $357 | $397 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $378 | $418 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $386 | $438 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1461 miles, 1d 0h, and an estimated $256 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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