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

Dallas, TX (DAL) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA) flight delay odds

69.8% of 364 official scheduled DAL-to-SNA flights arrived on time; 18.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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
69.8%arrived on time
18.1%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
364scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DAL to SNA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-SNA departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.3% of 83 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.0% across 141 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning8384.3%10.8%1.2%
Afternoon12471.8%14.5%1.6%
Evening14156.0%27.7%0.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for DAL to SNA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-SNA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 52 flights. Sunday was lowest at 59.6% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5269.2%15.4%3.8%
Tuesday5373.6%15.1%0.0%
Wednesday5286.5%7.7%0.0%
Thursday5162.7%19.6%0.0%
Friday5265.4%23.1%0.0%
Saturday5271.2%15.4%3.8%
Sunday5259.6%30.8%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for DAL to SNA?

Only Southwest Airlines met the DAL-to-SNA airline threshold: 69.8% of 364 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines36469.8%18.1%1.1%

Which month was most reliable for DAL to SNA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-SNA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.5% of 31 flights. April 2026 was lowest at 46.7% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253171.0%16.1%3.2%
August 20253193.5%6.5%0.0%
September 20253076.7%13.3%0.0%
October 20253158.1%25.8%0.0%
November 20252972.4%17.2%3.4%
December 20253177.4%16.1%0.0%
January 20263180.6%0.0%6.5%
February 20262878.6%10.7%0.0%
March 20263164.5%22.6%0.0%
April 20263046.7%30.0%0.0%
May 20263158.1%35.5%0.0%
June 20263060.0%23.3%0.0%

What drove DAL to SNA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DAL-to-SNA delay category, accounting for 52.6% of 5,154 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.9%
Late aircraft52.6%
National airspace12.1%
Weather2.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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