Dallas (DAL) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Jacksonville (JAX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 350 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 906 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to JAX
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (71% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 55% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 60% | 20 min |
| Friday | 63% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 72% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to JAX delayed?
- 34% of DAL–JAX flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to JAX?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (71% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to JAX?
- The scheduled DAL–JAX flight time averages 2h 10m over 906 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are DAL to JAX flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAL to JAX?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 620 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.