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Route · DAL → ELP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to El Paso

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to ELP (Dallas to El Paso) ranks #1291 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.3%
On-time
-0.7 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
9,227
Flights
#1291 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 88%

Worst Month

May 2024 62%

Distance

562 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 162 37 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 148 38 3 0 WN
Oct 2025 150 36 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 146 32 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 149 37 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 149 47 4 1 WN
Jun 2025 146 48 1 1 WN
May 2025 145 44 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 144 27 2 0 WN
Mar 2025 153 27 5 1 WN
Feb 2025 132 18 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 150 24 5 0 WN
Dec 2024 162 34 2 0 WN
Nov 2024 147 25 1 0 WN
Oct 2024 150 22 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 146 28 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 150 28 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 148 47 0 1 WN
Jun 2024 144 41 1 0 WN
May 2024 145 55 6 0 WN
Apr 2024 142 31 2 0 WN
Mar 2024 143 37 2 0 WN
Feb 2024 124 15 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 139 30 2 0 WN

DAL–ELP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (86.1%) · weakest: June (69.4%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

February

86.1% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~138 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.4% on-time · ~131 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

39 of 3,514 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 3,514 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

ELP - El Paso

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

ELP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DAL vs ELP

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: El Paso · fleet on-time rank #3740 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to ELP

The Dallas to El Paso corridor (DAL to ELP) posts a 78.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,227 tracked flights. Late flights run 57.0 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 562-mile route; over the last 24 months, 39 of 3,514 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 62% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–ELP peaks in February at 86.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~138 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.4%, a 16.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to ELP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to ELP ranks #1291 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 ELP? ▼
Flights from Dallas to El Paso have a 78.3% on-time rate based on 9,227 flights. The average delay is 57.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to ELP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (39 of 3,514 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to ELP? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to El Paso (ELP) is approximately 562 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to ELP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DAL Airport

Dallas
ELP Airport

El Paso
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–ELP data

DAL–ELP is mid-pack at 78.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and ELP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (86.1% on-time) beats June (69.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.3% 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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