84% of flights from Valparaiso to Dallas arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 10 a.m. departures ran on time 87% of the time; the 2 p.m. ones 86%. 6% 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 VPS → DAL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 50% of the time. About 1 in 18 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 111 three hours or more; 0.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early84%
- 15–30 min late4.3%
- 30–60 min late5.8%
- 1–2 hours late3.8%
- 2–3 hours late0.9%
- 3+ hours late0.9%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.4%
Share of all 445 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 | 445 | 84% | 0.4% | −9 min | 5.6% | +65 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 VPS). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (89%). Worst: June (69%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 60 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 60 | — | — |
| Thursday | 61 | — | — |
| Friday | 61 | — | — |
| Saturday | 68 | — | — |
| Sunday | 73 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Valparaiso or Dallas. None has been clearly more reliable than VPS → DAL.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPS → DAL (this route) | 445 | 84% | 0.4% |
| PNS → DAL Pensacola to Dallas Love Field | 485 | 83% | 0.4% |
| ECP → DAL Northwest Florida Beaches to Dallas Love Field | 701 | 79% | 0.9% |
| ECP → DFW Northwest Florida Beaches to Dallas/Fort Worth | 1,277 | 75% | 3.0% |
| PNS → DFW Pensacola to Dallas/Fort Worth | 1,706 | 71% | 3.3% |
| VPS → DFW Destin-Fort Walton Beach to Dallas/Fort Worth | 1,331 | 71% | 2.8% |
Questions
How often are flights from VPS to DAL on time?
84% of 445 scheduled flights from Valparaiso, FL to Dallas, TX arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.4% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly VPS to DAL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. were the most reliable (87% on time). The 2 p.m. departures were the least (86%).
What month has the most delays from VPS to DAL?
June (69% on time). The best month is October (89%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- DAL → VPS (return)
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS) 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.