Dallas (DAL) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Portland (PDX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 226 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.62
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,626 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to PDX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 58% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 60% | 25 min |
| Friday | 58% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 63% | 18 min |
| Sundaybest | 82% | 10 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 operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to PDX delayed?
- 32% of DAL–PDX 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to PDX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to PDX?
- The scheduled DAL–PDX flight time averages 3h 59m over 1,626 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are DAL to PDX 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 day of the week is most reliable for DAL to PDX?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 82% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 58%.
Explore related pages
More routes from DAL
Based on 366 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.