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Route · DAL → ECP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Panama City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to ECP (Dallas to Panama City) ranks #2987 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.9%
On-time
-2.1 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
3,787
Flights
#2987 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Sep 2024 87%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 56%

Distance

674 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 51 7 0 1 WN
Nov 2025 38 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 39 9 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 51 8 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 59 26 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 82 28 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 81 32 0 2 WN
May 2025 71 16 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 66 17 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 59 15 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 36 6 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 34 6 2 1 WN
Dec 2024 42 11 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 35 2 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 39 5 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 55 7 1 0 WN
Aug 2024 65 11 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 105 28 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 101 29 0 0 WN
May 2024 70 29 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 66 11 1 0 WN
Mar 2024 56 13 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 31 5 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 33 4 0 0 WN

DAL–ECP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.8%) · weakest: June (69.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.8% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~91 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.0% on-time · ~83 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

6 of 1,365 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,365 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DAL - Dallas

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

DAL on-time profile

ECP - Panama City

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Panama City, FL.

ECP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DAL vs ECP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Panama City · fleet on-time rank #4110 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to ECP

The Dallas to Panama City corridor (DAL to ECP) posts a 76.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,787 tracked flights. Late flights run 60.8 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 674-mile route; over the last 24 months, 6 of 1,365 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 56% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–ECP peaks in November at 87.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~91 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.0%, a 18.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to ECP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to ECP ranks #2987 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 DAL to ECP? ▼
Flights from Dallas to Panama City have a 76.9% on-time rate based on 3,787 flights. The average delay is 60.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to ECP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 1,365 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to ECP? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Panama City (ECP) is approximately 674 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to ECP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DAL Airport

Dallas
ECP Airport

Panama City
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 DAL–ECP data

DAL–ECP is mid-pack at 76.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and ECP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.8% on-time) beats June (69.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.9% 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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