Best Time to Fly DAL to LBB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas Love Field → Lubbock Preston Smith International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.1% of Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock (LBB) flights arrived on time (1,506 scheduled flights). That is 0.6 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and June the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
DAL to LBB on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 77.1% | 54 min | 1.3% | 1,506 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAL to LBB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,118 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 98.7% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 8am–9am | 93.1% | 1.1% | 351 |
| 9am–10am | 89.1% | 0.5% | 203 |
| 10am–11am | 85.3% | 2.1% | 194 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.9% | 1.4% | 281 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.7% | 1.7% | 173 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.6% | 1.7% | 240 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.8% | 1.6% | 186 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.7% | 1.3% | 153 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.2% | 0.9% | 223 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.1% | 0.8% | 262 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.6% | 1.4% | 69 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.6% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.6% | 2.4% | 209 |
| 9pm–10pm | 58.5% | 1.1% | 285 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.7% | 1.1% | 174 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DAL to LBB
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 77.2% | -3.1 pts | 0.0% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.6% | -5.7 pts | 1.5% | 136 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.3% | -10.0 pts | 0.2% | 510 |
| All other days | 80.3% | — | 1.5% | 2,415 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).