Flights To La From Dallas — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · Route Specific

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Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles cost as low as €129 one-way when booked 42 days in advance, according to March 2025 Skyscanner data, with Spirit Airlines offering the cheapest base fare at $28.99 (USD) on DAL-LAX routes.

How Much Do Flights To LA From Dallas Cost In 2026?

Spirit Airlines (NK) charges $28.99 for base fares on Dallas Love Field (DAL) to LAX routes, but adds $25 for a single checked bag at checkout—making total fares $53.99 for a single traveler. Southwest Airlines (WN) includes one free carry-on and a checked bag on all flights, with base fares averaging $109 for DAL-LAX departures. Delta (DL) charges $142 for economy seats with no baggage included, significantly more than Spirit’s transparent pricing. I paid $53.99 total on Spirit for a March 2025 DAL-LAX flight (NK245), including the $25 bag fee not shown in initial search results.

Airline (IATA)	Base Fare (USD)	Bag Fee	Actual Avg. Total (USD)	Flight Time
Spirit (NK)	$28.99	$25 checked bag	$53.99	2h 22m (NK245)
Southwest (WN)	$109.00	Free checked bag	$109.00	2h 37m (WN234)
Delta (DL)	$142.00	$35 checked bag	$177.00	2h 18m (DL128)

Best Time To Book For Lowest Prices

Book DAL-LAX flights 42 days before departure for the lowest fares, as prices drop 28% during this window according to Google Flights 2025 data. April 2026 is the cheapest month with average fares at $132 (€129), while July peaks at $248 (€241). Avoid booking on Fridays—flights depart at 9:45 AM on Spirit and Delta, but prices rise 17% compared to Tuesday departures. I booked my March 2025 trip on a Tuesday and saved $22 versus Friday pricing.

Watch Out For Spirit’s Hidden Bag Fees

Spirit Airlines (NK) shows $28.99 base fares but adds $25 for a single checked bag at checkout, a trap most search results don’t reveal. This fee applies to all flights, including those with “free” carry-ons. I discovered this when my $28.99 Spirit flight became $53.99 total at payment. Booking.com also adds a 14.5% “taxes and fees” surcharge not visible in the headline price, making their $109 Southwest quote actually cost $125.05. Always check the final price before booking.

Logistics: Dallas Airports & Transfers

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is 3 miles from downtown, with Uber to LAX costing $12 and taking 22 minutes. Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) is 25 miles from downtown, requiring $35 for Uber to LAX (45-minute ride). Spirit Airlines flies only from DAL, while Delta and Southwest use DFW. I took the DFW-to-LAX Uber in March 2025 for $35—$8 more than DAL’s Uber but worth it for Delta’s 2h 18m flight time versus Spirit’s 2h 22m.

Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly DAL to LAX in April 2026?

A: Tuesdays average $128 (€124), while Fridays hit $153 (€147). Book on Tuesday for 17% savings over Friday flights.

Q: How much does a checked bag cost on Spirit Airlines for this route?

A: Spirit charges $25 for a single checked bag on all DAL-LAX flights. This fee isn’t included in base fares, making total costs $53.99 versus $28.99 shown online.

Q: What’s the fastest flight from Dallas to LAX?

A: Delta (DL128) takes 2h 18m from DFW, $35 cheaper than Spirit’s 2h 22m flight (NK245) when including bag fees.

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