Best Time to Fly MSY to DAL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International → Dallas Love Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,287 flights were scheduled from New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DAL) in the last 12 months, and 77.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points below the US 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 (88% on time) and June the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
MSY to DAL 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 | 77.0% | 59 min | 1.1% | 2,287 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSY to DAL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,541 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.3% | 1.6% | 436 |
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 3.0% | 305 |
| 7am–8am | 92.7% | 1.4% | 362 |
| 8am–9am | 94.9% | 0.0% | 196 |
| 9am–10am | 88.7% | 3.5% | 201 |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 1.2% | 245 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.4% | 2.0% | 396 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.8% | 2.5% | 163 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.4% | 2.3% | 257 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.9% | 0.9% | 322 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.8% | 0.6% | 165 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.3% | 1.3% | 230 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.9% | 2.5% | 274 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.6% | 1.4% | 291 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.1% | 2.4% | 289 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.5% | 0.9% | 221 |
| 9pm–10pm | 53.0% | 1.2% | 168 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 20 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSY to DAL
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) | 83.7% | +4.8 pts | 0.0% | 86 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.2% | -0.8 pts | 0.6% | 177 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.9% | -7.0 pts | 1.0% | 681 |
| All other days | 78.9% | — | 1.9% | 3,597 |
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).