Portland (PDX) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Dallas (DAL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 230 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.63
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,626 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to DAL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (40%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 59% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 44% | 22 min |
| Friday | 61% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 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 aircraft35%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system26%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to DAL delayed?
- 37% of PDX–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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to DAL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (40%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to DAL?
- The scheduled PDX–DAL flight time averages 3h 38m over 1,626 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are PDX to DAL flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 PDX to DAL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 36% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 399 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.