Dallas (DAL) to Oklahoma City (OKC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Oklahoma City (OKC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 298 departures over the past year, roughly 6 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
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.82
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 181 mi
Best time to fly from DAL to OKC
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (37%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 74% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 16 min |
| Friday | 57% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 54% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to OKC delayed?
- 34% of DAL–OKC flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to OKC?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (37%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to OKC?
- The scheduled DAL–OKC flight time averages 1h 1m over 181 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are DAL to OKC flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DAL to OKC?
- Monday flights have the best record at 74% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 54%.
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Based on 298 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.