How delayed is Dallas, TX (DAL)?

Dallas, TX has an on-time rate of 76.9%. The average delay is 12.8 min.

What causes delays at DAL?

The main delay causes at DAL are carrier issues (32.9%), weather (3.5%), NAS/air traffic control (14.9%), and late arriving aircraft (48.4%).

What is the best time to fly from DAL?

The best time to fly from DAL is at 6:00 with a 91.4% on-time rate. Nov is the best month with 82.2% on-time flights.

Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX, TX — DAL

On-Time Rate

76.9%

2019-2025

Avg Delay

12.8 min

when delayed

Cancel Rate

2.9%

flights cancelled

Total Flights

457,840

2019-2025

Best Month

Nov

82.2% on-time

Worst Month

Jun

69.4% on-time

Best Departure Time

6:00

91.4% on-time

12-Month On-Time Trend

Delay Causes

Best Time to Fly (By Hour)

Seasonal Pattern

Airlines at DAL

Airline	Flights	On-Time	Avg Delay
Southwest Airlines	437,696	76.6%	N/A
Delta Air Lines	12,130	83.8%	N/A
SkyWest Airlines	4,724	82.5%	N/A
Alaska Airlines	3,099	78.2%	N/A
Horizon Air	115	61.7%	N/A
Endeavor Air	76	88.2%	N/A

Most Delayed Routes

Destination	On-Time
DAL → BOSBoston, MA	67.7%
DAL → RNOReno, NV	69.2%
DAL → SRQSarasota/Bradenton, FL	70.4%
DAL → MSPMinneapolis, MN	70.7%
DAL → MIAMiami, FL	71.4%

Most Punctual Routes

Destination	On-Time
DAL → HDNHayden, CO	82.8%
DAL → PITPittsburgh, PA	82.1%
DAL → BZNBozeman, MT	81.7%
DAL → DTWDetroit, MI	81.6%
DAL → PSPPalm Springs, CA	81.5%

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Data source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance dataset. Statistics are based on reported flight data from 2019 through November 2025 and are not real-time. See our data methodology for details.