Panama City (ECP) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Panama City (ECP) to Dallas (DAL) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 62% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 674 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ECP to DAL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Fridaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ECP to DAL delayed?
- 19% of ECP–DAL 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ECP to DAL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ECP to DAL?
- The scheduled ECP–DAL flight time averages 2h 4m over 674 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are ECP to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 ECP to DAL?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,460 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.