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

Dallas, TX (DAL) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) flight delay odds

70.1% of 324 official scheduled DAL-to-PHL flights arrived on time; 16.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.9% 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
70.1%arrived on time
16.7%30+ min late
0.9%cancelled
324scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DAL to PHL?

Among qualifying DAL-to-PHL departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 53 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 60.2% across 166 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning10580.0%10.5%1.0%
Late morning5381.1%5.7%1.9%
Afternoon16660.2%24.1%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for DAL to PHL?

Among qualifying DAL-to-PHL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 83.7% of 43 flights. Monday was lowest at 61.2% across 49 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4961.2%22.4%0.0%
Tuesday4580.0%13.3%0.0%
Wednesday4383.7%2.3%0.0%
Thursday4969.4%18.4%0.0%
Friday4963.3%18.4%0.0%
Saturday3971.8%15.4%5.1%
Sunday5064.0%24.0%2.0%

Which airline was most reliable for DAL to PHL?

Only Southwest Airlines met the DAL-to-PHL airline threshold: 70.1% of 324 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines32470.1%16.7%0.9%

Which month was most reliable for DAL to PHL?

Among qualifying DAL-to-PHL month results, December 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.1% of 31 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 45.2% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253145.2%45.2%0.0%
August 20252766.7%14.8%0.0%
September 20252669.2%19.2%0.0%
October 20253167.7%16.1%0.0%
November 20253056.7%20.0%3.3%
December 20253187.1%9.7%0.0%
February 20261850.0%16.7%0.0%
March 20262965.5%13.8%0.0%
April 20263086.7%3.3%3.3%
May 20263187.1%6.5%0.0%
June 20263080.0%16.7%0.0%

What drove DAL to PHL delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DAL-to-PHL delay category, accounting for 37.5% of 4,901 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline37.5%
Late aircraft25.9%
National airspace32.6%
Weather4.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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