Jacksonville (JAX) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jacksonville (JAX) to Dallas (DAL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 350 departures over the past year, roughly 7 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
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 906 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAX to DAL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 20 min |
| Friday | 73% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAX to DAL delayed?
- 31% of JAX–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAX to DAL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAX to DAL?
- The scheduled JAX–DAL flight time averages 2h 35m over 906 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are JAX to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 JAX to DAL?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 39% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 58-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 671 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.