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

New York, NY (LGA) to Dallas, TX (DAL) flight delay odds

69.9% of 1,514 official scheduled LGA-to-DAL flights arrived on time; 17.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.4% 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 SIGNALVariable
69.9%arrived on time
17.3%30+ min late
3.4%cancelled
1,514scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.8%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LGA to DAL?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DAL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 365 flights. Evening was lowest at 52.7% across 349 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36585.5%8.5%2.2%
Late morning32777.7%11.0%2.1%
Afternoon47365.3%19.5%2.5%
Evening34952.7%29.5%7.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGA to DAL?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DAL weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 75.4% of 228 flights. Sunday was lowest at 64.7% across 224 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday22865.8%17.1%7.0%
Tuesday23274.1%13.8%3.4%
Wednesday22572.0%14.7%2.2%
Thursday22464.7%24.1%1.8%
Friday22875.4%15.8%1.8%
Saturday15373.9%15.0%2.0%
Sunday22464.7%20.1%5.4%

Which airline was most reliable for LGA to DAL?

Only Southwest Airlines met the LGA-to-DAL airline threshold: 69.9% of 1,514 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,51469.9%17.3%3.4%

Which month was most reliable for LGA to DAL?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DAL month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 81.5% of 119 flights. October 2025 was lowest at 60.8% across 120 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512069.2%20.8%5.0%
August 202511973.1%14.3%0.0%
September 202511679.3%12.1%0.0%
October 202512060.8%21.7%4.2%
November 202512070.0%18.3%3.3%
December 202513363.9%22.6%3.8%
January 202611981.5%9.2%6.7%
February 202610472.1%9.6%6.7%
March 202613966.9%15.1%8.6%
April 202614175.9%17.0%0.0%
May 202614564.1%22.1%1.4%
June 202613865.2%21.7%2.2%

What drove LGA to DAL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LGA-to-DAL delay category, accounting for 48.2% of 27,317 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline22.9%
Late aircraft48.2%
National airspace24.7%
Weather3.9%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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