BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ATL→DAL

Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Dallas, TX (DAL) flight delay odds

79.1% of 3,398 official scheduled ATL-to-DAL flights arrived on time; 12.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.9% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
79.1%arrived on time
12.4%30+ min late
1.9%cancelled
3,398scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.8%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ATL to DAL?

Among qualifying ATL-to-DAL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.4% of 637 flights. Evening was lowest at 64.7% across 586 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning63790.4%4.4%2.0%
Late morning62285.5%8.2%1.8%
Afternoon1,11078.5%12.7%1.7%
Evening58664.7%21.7%1.7%
Night44374.7%16.5%2.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for ATL to DAL?

Among qualifying ATL-to-DAL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.7% of 476 flights. Sunday was lowest at 73.3% across 510 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday50878.0%14.0%1.4%
Tuesday48680.7%9.9%1.2%
Wednesday47685.7%6.9%0.2%
Thursday50682.0%10.3%1.8%
Friday50777.3%15.4%1.8%
Saturday40577.0%12.6%4.7%
Sunday51073.3%17.1%2.4%

Which airline was most reliable for ATL to DAL?

Among qualifying ATL-to-DAL airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 82.0% of 1,850 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 75.7% across 1,548 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,85082.0%10.9%2.0%
Southwest Airlines1,54875.7%14.1%1.7%

Which month was most reliable for ATL to DAL?

Among qualifying ATL-to-DAL month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.3% of 244 flights. May 2026 was lowest at 71.0% across 293 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202531573.0%17.1%1.6%
August 202531381.5%11.5%0.6%
September 202530586.2%8.5%0.0%
October 202531680.7%10.1%0.3%
November 202528476.4%14.4%2.5%
December 202527081.1%11.1%0.7%
January 202625879.1%10.9%7.4%
February 202624487.3%7.8%0.8%
March 202627476.3%12.8%4.7%
April 202626279.0%11.1%3.1%
May 202629371.0%19.1%1.4%
June 202626479.2%12.9%0.0%

What drove ATL to DAL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ATL-to-DAL delay category, accounting for 41.4% of 36,943 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.6%
Late aircraft41.4%
National airspace18.1%
Weather4.2%
Security0.7%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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