Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas (DAL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 323 departures over the past year, roughly 6 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
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.88
- 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. (81% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 60% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 51% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 51% | 19 min |
| Friday | 67% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 74% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to DAL delayed?
- 37% of PHL–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to DAL?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (48%). 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 37% of the time.
- How often are PHL to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 PHL to DAL?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 74% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 51%.
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Based on 409 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.