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

Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) to Dallas, TX (DAL) flight delay odds

73.3% of 430 official scheduled RDU-to-DAL flights arrived on time; 14.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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
73.3%arrived on time
14.0%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
430scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.9%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RDU to DAL?

Among qualifying RDU-to-DAL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.2% of 91 flights. Evening was lowest at 48.6% across 72 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning9191.2%2.2%3.3%
Late morning4881.2%6.2%2.1%
Afternoon21972.1%16.4%0.5%
Evening7248.6%26.4%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for RDU to DAL?

Among qualifying RDU-to-DAL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 88.7% of 53 flights. Monday was lowest at 62.1% across 58 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5862.1%19.0%1.7%
Tuesday5777.2%14.0%1.8%
Wednesday5388.7%1.9%0.0%
Thursday5578.2%14.5%0.0%
Friday6083.3%8.3%0.0%
Saturday6267.7%21.0%1.6%
Sunday8562.4%16.5%2.4%

Which airline was most reliable for RDU to DAL?

Only Southwest Airlines met the RDU-to-DAL airline threshold: 73.3% of 430 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines43073.3%14.0%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for RDU to DAL?

Among qualifying RDU-to-DAL month results, November 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 85.1% of 47 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 50.0% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253974.4%12.8%0.0%
August 20253672.2%16.7%0.0%
September 20253582.9%8.6%0.0%
October 20253565.7%11.4%0.0%
November 20254785.1%10.6%2.1%
December 20254682.6%8.7%0.0%
January 20263577.1%8.6%5.7%
February 20262882.1%10.7%3.6%
March 20263177.4%16.1%0.0%
April 20263369.7%15.2%0.0%
May 20263551.4%25.7%2.9%
June 20263050.0%26.7%0.0%

What drove RDU to DAL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RDU-to-DAL delay category, accounting for 44.9% of 5,274 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline37.1%
Late aircraft44.9%
National airspace16.2%
Weather1.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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