DAL Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 59%. Early morning flights ran 35 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 80%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at DAL. Only 59% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 80%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 45%. That is a 35-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
Early Morning vs Evening is a 35-point swing at DAL. The early morning block runs at 80%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 72%. 12am is where it broke down, dropping to 12%. Currently at 59%, well below the morning numbers. A 88-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (54% vs 60%). Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
DAL has been bouncing between 29% and 79%. Best day was Apr 5 at 79%. Worst was Jun 7 at 29%. The norm is 61-67%, which is just how DAL runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About DAL Delays
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is currently experiencing significant delays with 59% on-time departures and 61% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Dallas Love Field has averaged 54% 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.