Dallas (DAL) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Portland (PDX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 230 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.63
- 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 4 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 21 min |
| Friday | 63% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 15 min |
| Sundaybest | 83% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to PDX delayed?
- 27% of DAL–PDX 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 15 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 4 p.m. have the worst (59%). 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 27% of the time.
- How often are DAL to PDX flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAL to PDX?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 399 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.