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Route · DAL → LBB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Lubbock

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to LBB (Dallas to Lubbock) ranks #1351 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.2%
On-time
+1.2 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
8,917
Flights
#1351 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Mar 2025 88%

Worst Month

May 2024 65%

Distance

293 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 141 29 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 139 28 3 0 WN
Oct 2025 138 31 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 129 18 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 130 29 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 137 31 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 133 44 1 2 WN
May 2025 141 38 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 137 39 7 1 WN
Mar 2025 135 16 4 0 WN
Feb 2025 123 18 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 131 19 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 148 38 2 0 WN
Nov 2024 139 25 1 0 WN
Oct 2024 128 16 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 128 19 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 132 22 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 138 34 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 131 32 0 1 WN
May 2024 142 49 5 1 WN
Apr 2024 137 31 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 133 27 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 116 16 0 1 WN
Jan 2024 131 33 7 0 WN

DAL–LBB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (85.7%) · weakest: June (73.7%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

85.7% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~130 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.7% on-time · ~121 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

37 of 3,217 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,217 flights

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: Lubbock · fleet on-time rank #3057 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to LBB

8,917 tracked flights put the DAL to LBB pairing (Dallas to Lubbock) at a 80.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 56.7 minutes on average. Across the 293-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (3,217 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 65% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–LBB peaks in January at 85.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~130 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.7%, a 12.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to LBB rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to LBB ranks #1351 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 LBB?
Flights from Dallas to Lubbock have a 80.2% on-time rate based on 8,917 flights. The average delay is 56.7 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to LBB?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (37 of 3,217 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to LBB?
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock (LBB) is approximately 293 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to LBB?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using DAL–LBB data

DAL–LBB is mid-pack at 80.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and LBB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, January (85.7% on-time) beats June (73.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.2% 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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