Portland (PDX) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Portland (PDX) to Dallas (DAL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 226 departures over the past year, roughly 4 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
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.62
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,626 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to DAL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 65% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 53% | 16 min |
| Friday | 65% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system32%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to DAL delayed?
- 31% of PDX–DAL 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to DAL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (42%). 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 37m over 1,626 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are PDX to DAL flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PDX to DAL?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 53%.
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Based on 366 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.