Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas (DAL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 324 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 58% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 58%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.89
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,295 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to DAL
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 56% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 50% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 46% | 24 min |
| Friday | 65% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 67% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 38 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 operations27%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to DAL delayed?
- 42% of PHL–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 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to DAL?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to DAL?
- The scheduled PHL–DAL flight time averages 3h 29m over 1,295 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 42% of the time.
- How often are PHL to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 PHL to DAL?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 27% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 62-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 462 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.