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

Houston, TX (HOU) to Dallas, TX (DAL) flight delay odds

79.0% of 4,060 official scheduled HOU-to-DAL flights arrived on time; 11.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.2% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
79.0%arrived on time
11.8%30+ min late
2.2%cancelled
4,060scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HOU to DAL?

Among qualifying HOU-to-DAL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.9% of 912 flights. Night was lowest at 66.7% across 246 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning91291.9%3.6%1.9%
Late morning72984.5%6.9%3.0%
Afternoon1,15475.9%14.1%2.3%
Evening1,01969.9%17.7%2.2%
Night24666.7%22.4%0.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for HOU to DAL?

Among qualifying HOU-to-DAL weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 83.7% of 625 flights. Sunday was lowest at 71.7% across 554 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday60780.6%12.5%2.3%
Tuesday62583.7%9.1%1.6%
Wednesday61582.1%11.1%1.5%
Thursday60878.1%11.7%1.2%
Friday59681.0%9.2%2.9%
Saturday45573.4%15.6%3.5%
Sunday55471.7%15.0%2.9%

Which airline was most reliable for HOU to DAL?

Only Southwest Airlines met the HOU-to-DAL airline threshold: 79.0% of 4,060 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines4,06079.0%11.8%2.2%

Which month was most reliable for HOU to DAL?

Among qualifying HOU-to-DAL month results, December 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.3% of 315 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 66.4% across 324 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202534471.8%16.9%1.5%
August 202534575.9%16.5%1.4%
September 202533286.4%7.2%0.0%
October 202535378.8%12.2%1.4%
November 202532375.5%12.4%7.7%
December 202531588.3%4.4%0.6%
January 202634285.1%3.8%7.6%
February 202632387.0%5.9%0.9%
March 202636475.3%15.4%0.8%
April 202634580.6%12.8%0.6%
May 202635077.4%12.6%1.7%
June 202632466.4%21.3%2.2%

What drove HOU to DAL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded HOU-to-DAL delay category, accounting for 36.8% of 43,106 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.2%
Late aircraft36.8%
National airspace32.8%
Weather5.4%
Security0.8%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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