BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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LAX→DFW

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) flight delay odds

71.9% of 6,231 official scheduled LAX-to-DFW flights arrived on time; 16.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.4% 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
71.9%arrived on time
16.7%30+ min late
2.4%cancelled
6,231scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAX to DFW?

Among qualifying LAX-to-DFW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 1,456 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 60.5% across 1,637 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,45680.9%10.6%1.3%
Late morning91568.7%20.5%2.3%
Afternoon1,63760.5%24.0%2.8%
Evening1,15473.6%16.6%3.1%
Night1,06977.9%10.7%2.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAX to DFW?

Among qualifying LAX-to-DFW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.8% of 864 flights. Saturday was lowest at 65.9% across 853 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday91769.5%18.8%2.3%
Tuesday89475.5%13.0%2.2%
Wednesday86478.8%14.1%0.5%
Thursday89374.4%16.2%1.3%
Friday90972.3%15.8%3.2%
Saturday85365.9%19.8%3.5%
Sunday90167.0%19.3%4.0%

Which airline was most reliable for LAX to DFW?

Among qualifying LAX-to-DFW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 81.9% of 718 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 70.3% across 4,563 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines4,56370.3%17.8%2.5%
Delta Air Lines71881.9%11.1%1.8%
Spirit Airlines50371.4%15.1%3.4%
Frontier Airlines44772.5%17.0%1.6%

Which month was most reliable for LAX to DFW?

Among qualifying LAX-to-DFW month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 80.5% of 508 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 63.7% across 531 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202556565.7%23.0%1.9%
August 202555671.0%18.5%2.3%
September 202548779.3%12.5%1.4%
October 202555877.8%15.8%0.7%
November 202553163.7%21.7%3.2%
December 202550875.8%15.0%0.0%
January 202647863.8%15.5%10.0%
February 202644473.6%14.9%0.9%
March 202654571.2%15.4%2.2%
April 202650880.5%10.8%0.8%
May 202652977.3%13.8%3.0%
June 202652263.8%22.4%3.1%

What drove LAX to DFW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LAX-to-DFW delay category, accounting for 43.4% of 140,069 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline40.6%
Late aircraft43.4%
National airspace13.7%
Weather2.1%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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