Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in February 2026 that fell to 52% — a 38-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
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,052 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to RDU
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 18 min |
| Friday | 69% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to RDU delayed?
- 27% of DAL–RDU 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to RDU?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (97% 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 RDU?
- The scheduled DAL–RDU flight time averages 2h 34m over 1,052 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are DAL to RDU flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAL to RDU?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 843 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.