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Route · DAL → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Los Angeles

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to LAX (Dallas to Los Angeles) ranks #1100 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.6%
On-time
-1.4 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
10,473
Flights
#1100 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Aug 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 61%

Distance

1,246 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 135 42 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 123 30 6 0 WN
Oct 2025 119 33 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 103 14 0 1 WN
Aug 2025 110 29 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 146 47 3 0 WN
Jun 2025 140 52 0 1 WN
May 2025 137 48 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 135 28 2 0 WN
Mar 2025 138 27 1 1 WN
Feb 2025 114 14 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 123 16 4 0 WN
Dec 2024 139 34 1 0 WN
Nov 2024 134 23 2 0 WN
Oct 2024 132 21 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 128 28 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 134 16 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 145 45 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 137 53 0 1 WN
May 2024 146 49 5 0 DL,WN
Apr 2024 192 50 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 184 30 2 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 168 51 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 186 38 5 0 DL,WN

DAL–LAX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (84.5%) · weakest: June (62.7%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

84.5% on-time · ~136 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~158 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

62.7% on-time · ~137 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

32 of 3,348 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 3,348 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

LAX - Los Angeles

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Los Angeles, CA.

LAX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DAL vs LAX

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: Los Angeles · fleet on-time rank #3937 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to LAX

The Dallas to Los Angeles corridor (DAL to LAX) posts a 77.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 10,473 tracked flights. Late flights run 58.8 minutes behind on average. 12 carriers cover the 1,246-mile route; over the last 24 months, 32 of 3,348 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 61% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–LAX peaks in February at 84.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~158 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 62.7%, a 21.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to LAX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to LAX ranks #1100 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 LAX? ▼
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles have a 77.6% on-time rate based on 10,473 flights. The average delay is 58.8 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to LAX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 3,348 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to LAX? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 1,246 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to LAX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DAL Airport

Dallas
LAX Airport

Los Angeles
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–LAX data

DAL–LAX is mid-pack at 77.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and LAX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (84.5% on-time) beats June (62.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.6% 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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