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Route · BHM → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Birmingham to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BHM to DAL (Birmingham to Dallas) ranks #2568 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.3%
On-time
+3.3 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
4,745
Flights
#2568 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Sep 2025 93%

Worst Month

May 2024 62%

Distance

587 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 12 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 87 22 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 83 17 2 1 WN
Sep 2025 73 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 76 14 0 2 WN
Jul 2025 84 17 2 1 WN
Jun 2025 82 20 0 1 WN
May 2025 83 16 2 0 WN
Apr 2025 83 15 3 0 WN
Mar 2025 85 10 0 1 WN
Feb 2025 67 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 69 11 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 91 13 1 3 WN
Nov 2024 85 9 1 0 WN
Oct 2024 82 7 0 1 WN
Sep 2024 73 12 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 76 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 84 21 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 78 18 0 0 WN
May 2024 81 31 2 2 WN
Apr 2024 79 18 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 79 15 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 58 11 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 63 20 2 0 WN

BHM–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (88.8%) · weakest: July (75.9%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

88.8% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~73 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.9% on-time · ~69 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

19 of 1,892 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

13 of 1,892 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

BHM - Birmingham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Birmingham, AL.

BHM on-time profile

DAL - Dallas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas, TX.

DAL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See BHM and DAL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BHM vs DAL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BHM departures

From BHM, this corridor sits with 16 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 18 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas · fleet on-time rank #2216 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BHM to DAL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Birmingham to Dallas (BHM to DAL) running a 82.3% on-time rate over 4,745 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 64.7 minutes. The 587-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 1,892 flights were cancelled, 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 62% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BHM–DAL peaks in February at 88.8% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~73 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.9%, a 12.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BHM to DAL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BHM to DAL ranks #2568 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BHM to DAL? ▼
Flights from Birmingham to Dallas have a 82.3% on-time rate based on 4,745 flights. The average delay is 64.7 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BHM to DAL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,892 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BHM to DAL? ▼
The flight distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 587 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from BHM to DAL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BHM Airport

Birmingham
DAL Airport

Dallas
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using BHM–DAL data

BHM–DAL runs 3.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BHM and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BHM airport
  • If your dates flex, February (88.8% on-time) beats July (75.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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