Dallas (DAL) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 323 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.88
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,295 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to PHL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 19 min |
| Friday | 63% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather4%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to PHL delayed?
- 32% of DAL–PHL 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to PHL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to PHL?
- The scheduled DAL–PHL flight time averages 3h 6m over 1,295 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are DAL to PHL flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 PHL?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 81% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 63%.
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Based on 409 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.