DAL Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 88%, arrivals slightly worse at 82%. Late morning flights ran 27 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 81%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from DAL. 88% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 81%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 54%. That is a 27-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
DAL Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Dallas Love Field.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 27-point swing at DAL. The late morning block runs at 81%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 81%. Hit 20% around 2am, peaked at 100% around 1am. A 80-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (63% vs 69%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
DAL has been bouncing between 30% and 83%. Best day was Aug 30 at 83%. Worst was Jun 19 at 30%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how DAL runs. Today's 88% is a good day by DAL standards.
About DAL Delays
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is currently running on time with 88% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Dallas Love Field has averaged 63% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Dallas Love Field is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). When DAL is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Dallas Love Field typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.