DAL Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for DAL.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 82%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 63%. That is a 19-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 12 miles away and running 50% 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 Afternoon is a 19-point swing at DAL. The early morning block runs at 82%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 64%, last week 63%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DAL has been bouncing between 29% and 80%. Best day was Jul 4 at 80%. Worst was Jun 7 at 29%. The norm is 58-64%, which is just how DAL runs.
About DAL Delays
Dallas Love Field has averaged 64% 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.