Best Time to Fly PHL to DAL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Dallas Love Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
324 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas (DAL) in the last 12 months, and 56.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 21.0 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 (67% on time) and June the worst month (39%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
PHL 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 | 56.6% | 63 min | 1.9% | 324 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to DAL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 454 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.9% | 2.3% | 87 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.8% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 3pm–4pm | 53.5% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.2% | 1.0% | 99 |
| 5pm–6pm | 48.8% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 6pm–7pm | 38.5% | 2.0% | 98 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL 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) | Limited data | 8 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 17 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 47.2% | -14.8 pts | 2.7% | 112 |
| All other days | 62.1% | — | 1.3% | 317 |
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).