Seattle (SEA) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Seattle (SEA) to Dallas (DAL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 219 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 62% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.60
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,670 mi
Best airline from SEA to DAL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 10 min | 0.7% | 284 |
| Southwest Airlines | 45% | 30 min | 0.0% | 315 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SEA to DAL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (24%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 65% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 69% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 57% | 21 min |
| Friday | 54% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SEA to DAL delayed?
- 38% of SEA–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SEA to DAL?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 284 flights. 2 airlines flew SEA–DAL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SEA to DAL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (24%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SEA to DAL?
- The scheduled SEA–DAL flight time averages 3h 56m over 1,670 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are SEA to DAL flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 SEA to DAL?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 27% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 65-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 599 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.