Best Time to Fly TUL to DAL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tulsa International → Dallas Love Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,049 flights were scheduled from Tulsa (TUL) to Dallas (DAL) in the last 12 months, and 87.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.5 points above 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 (91% on time) and June the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
TUL 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 | 87.1% | 52 min | 1.4% | 1,049 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TUL to DAL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,112 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.5% | 1.6% | 254 |
| 6am–7am | 95.7% | 0.7% | 305 |
| 7am–8am | 96.6% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 8am–9am | 89.0% | 4.0% | 76 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 10am–11am | 89.0% | 1.4% | 139 |
| 11am–12pm | 94.1% | 1.3% | 154 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.5% | 1.7% | 172 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.0% | 2.3% | 215 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.4% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.2% | 1.4% | 140 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.6% | 1.2% | 166 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.5% | 0.7% | 281 |
| 7pm–8pm | 80.8% | 3.7% | 54 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TUL 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) | 86.5% | -0.7 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.1% | -0.1 pts | 1.1% | 88 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.4% | -7.8 pts | 0.9% | 344 |
| All other days | 87.2% | — | 1.6% | 1,643 |
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).