DAL Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 37%, arrivals better at 75%. Early morning flights ran 30 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 37% 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 50%. That is a 30-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 12 miles away and running 51% 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 Evening is a 30-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 37%, well below the morning numbers. A 88-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (55% vs 60%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Tue 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's 37% is well below the norm.
About DAL Delays
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is currently experiencing significant delays with 37% on-time departures and 75% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Dallas Love Field has averaged 55% 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.