Dallas (DAL) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 324 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.89
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,295 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to PHL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 17 min |
| Friday | 62% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather4%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to PHL delayed?
- 30% of DAL–PHL 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to PHL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% 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 7m over 1,295 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DAL to PHL flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 PHL?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 462 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.