Dallas (DAL) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Pittsburgh (PIT) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 48% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,060 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to PIT
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 19 min |
| Friday | 64% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to PIT delayed?
- 27% of DAL–PIT 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to PIT?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to PIT?
- The scheduled DAL–PIT flight time averages 2h 33m over 1,060 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are DAL to PIT flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 PIT?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 764 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.