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

San Diego, CA (SAN) to Dallas, TX (DAL) flight delay odds

67.2% of 1,569 official scheduled SAN-to-DAL flights arrived on time; 17.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% 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
67.2%arrived on time
17.5%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
1,569scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.8%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SAN to DAL?

Among qualifying SAN-to-DAL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.0% of 499 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 53.7% across 503 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning49986.0%4.0%2.0%
Late morning21876.6%9.6%1.4%
Afternoon50353.7%26.0%2.0%
Evening34953.9%29.2%1.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for SAN to DAL?

Among qualifying SAN-to-DAL weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 78.0% of 164 flights. Sunday was lowest at 60.2% across 226 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday24361.3%21.8%2.1%
Tuesday22973.8%14.0%1.3%
Wednesday22176.5%10.9%0.9%
Thursday24263.2%20.7%1.7%
Friday24461.5%19.3%3.3%
Saturday16478.0%9.8%2.4%
Sunday22660.2%23.0%1.3%

Which airline was most reliable for SAN to DAL?

Only Southwest Airlines met the SAN-to-DAL airline threshold: 67.2% of 1,569 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,56967.2%17.5%1.8%

Which month was most reliable for SAN to DAL?

Among qualifying SAN-to-DAL month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 81.0% of 116 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 56.6% across 136 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514170.9%18.4%2.1%
August 202511970.6%21.0%0.0%
September 202511681.0%7.8%0.9%
October 202514075.7%10.7%1.4%
November 202513262.1%20.5%6.1%
December 202513770.8%15.3%0.0%
January 202612367.5%9.8%8.1%
February 202612271.3%13.9%0.8%
March 202613857.2%18.8%0.7%
April 202613067.7%20.0%0.0%
May 202613557.0%26.7%0.7%
June 202613656.6%25.0%1.5%

What drove SAN to DAL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SAN-to-DAL delay category, accounting for 53.8% of 22,523 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.2%
Late aircraft53.8%
National airspace15.0%
Weather2.0%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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