74% of flights from Phoenix to Dallas arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 6 a.m. departures ran on time 98% of the time; the 5 p.m. ones 47%. 8% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for PHX → DAL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 61% of the time. About 1 in 16 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 182 three hours or more; 1.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late9.7%
- 30–60 min late8.3%
- 1–2 hours late4.4%
- 2–3 hours late1.2%
- 3+ hours late0.6%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled1.5%
Share of all 2,906 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,906 | 74% | 1.5% | −2 min | 6.2% | +51 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at PHX). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On PHX → DAL, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.4% of the time, against 1.5% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 0.5% of the time (earlier flights: 0.5%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6:50 p.m. | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% | first flight 5:05 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (87%). Worst: May (70%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 452 | 71% | 1.1% |
| Tuesday | 402 | 75% | 1.0% |
| Wednesday | 397 | 81% | 0.8% |
| Thursday | 432 | 75% | 0.9% |
| Friday | 437 | 73% | 2.1% |
| Saturday | 346 | 76% | 2.6% |
| Sunday | 440 | 68% | 2.1% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 24 · air traffic/airport 13 · airline 6
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 8 | 0% | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 7 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 6 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 5 | 20% | 0 |
| May 21, 2026 | 9 | 22% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Phoenix or Dallas. PHX → DFW has been 5 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHX → DAL (this route) | 2,906 | 74% | 1.5% |
| PHX → DFW Phoenix Sky Harbor to Dallas/Fort Worth | 5,253 | 79% | 2.4% |
Questions
How often are flights from PHX to DAL on time?
74% of 2,906 scheduled flights from Phoenix, AZ to Dallas, TX arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly PHX to DAL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 a.m. were the most reliable (98% on time). The 5 p.m. departures were the least (47%).
What month has the most delays from PHX to DAL?
May (70% on time). The best month is September (87%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from PHX to DAL more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last PHX–DAL flight of the day was cancelled 1.4% of the time over the past year, against 1.5% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- DAL → PHX (return)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) delays by hour
- Flights into Dallas Love Field (DAL)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.