Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock (LBB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock (LBB) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 88% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 65% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 293 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to LBB
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (99% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to LBB delayed?
- 21% of DAL–LBB 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to LBB?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (99% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to LBB?
- The scheduled DAL–LBB flight time averages 1h 13m over 293 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DAL to LBB flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 LBB?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,160 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.