BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
DAL→LAX

Dallas, TX (DAL) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) flight delay odds

68.2% of 1,470 official scheduled DAL-to-LAX flights arrived on time; 18.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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 SIGNALVariable
68.2%arrived on time
18.4%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
1,470scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DAL to LAX?

Among qualifying DAL-to-LAX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.2% of 329 flights. Night was lowest at 49.1% across 108 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning32991.2%2.1%0.0%
Late morning24475.4%13.5%0.8%
Afternoon33370.6%15.6%0.9%
Evening45650.7%29.4%2.4%
Night10849.1%40.7%0.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for DAL to LAX?

Among qualifying DAL-to-LAX weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 75.9% of 199 flights. Sunday was lowest at 59.7% across 201 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday23167.5%17.3%0.9%
Tuesday20672.8%15.0%1.9%
Wednesday19975.9%13.1%0.0%
Thursday22668.6%17.7%0.9%
Friday23167.1%19.0%0.0%
Saturday17665.9%17.6%2.8%
Sunday20159.7%28.9%2.0%

Which airline was most reliable for DAL to LAX?

Only Southwest Airlines met the DAL-to-LAX airline threshold: 68.2% of 1,470 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,47068.2%18.4%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for DAL to LAX?

Among qualifying DAL-to-LAX month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 85.4% of 103 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 46.1% across 141 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514665.8%16.4%2.1%
August 202511073.6%16.4%0.0%
September 202510385.4%9.7%0.0%
October 202511972.3%21.8%0.0%
November 202512370.7%17.1%4.9%
December 202513568.9%14.8%0.0%
January 20269873.5%12.2%4.1%
February 202610472.1%16.3%1.0%
March 202613177.1%13.0%0.0%
April 202612961.2%20.2%0.0%
May 202613161.1%24.4%1.5%
June 202614146.1%33.3%0.7%

What drove DAL to LAX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DAL-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 49.1% of 22,277 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline38.8%
Late aircraft49.1%
National airspace10.1%
Weather1.9%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.