DAL Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 80%. Late morning flights ran 47 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 47-point swing at DAL. The late morning block runs at 95%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 66%. Hit 21% around 3am, peaked at 84% around 11am. Currently at 80%, recovered past the morning. A 63-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 18 points from last week (44% vs 62%). Arrivals down 14 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
DAL has been bouncing between 31% and 73%. Best day was Feb 16 at 73%. Worst was Mar 17 at 31%. The norm is 58-64%, which is just how DAL runs. Today's 80% is a good day by DAL standards.
About DAL Delays
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Dallas Love Field has averaged 44% 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.