DAL Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 69%. Early morning flights ran 43 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 72%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at DAL. 69% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 72%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 29%. That is a 43-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 12 miles away and running 74% today. If your route is available from both airports, DFW is the better bet right now.
DAL Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Dallas Love Field.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 43-point swing at DAL. The early morning block runs at 72%. 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 80%. 3pm is where it broke down, dropping to 15%. Currently at 69%, well below the morning numbers. A 85-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 16 points from last week (53% vs 69%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DAL has been bouncing between 32% and 79%. Best day was Apr 5 at 79%. Worst was Feb 14 at 32%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how DAL runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About DAL Delays
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 69% on-time departures and 69% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Dallas Love Field has averaged 53% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.