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Route · DAL → LGB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Long Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to LGB (Dallas to Long Beach) ranks #3607 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
2,346
Flights
#3607 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

1,232 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 58 7 1 0 WN
Nov 2025 54 9 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 53 14 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 56 11 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 57 10 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 62 20 2 0 WN
Jun 2025 60 17 0 0 WN
May 2025 56 18 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 57 15 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 61 7 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 52 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 58 3 2 0 WN
Dec 2024 58 16 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 54 6 1 0 WN
Oct 2024 54 2 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 51 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 53 5 0 1 WN
Jul 2024 54 21 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 50 8 0 0 WN
May 2024 54 15 3 0 WN
Apr 2024 52 12 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 52 6 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 50 11 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 55 11 0 0 WN

DAL–LGB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.9%) · weakest: June (66.0%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.9% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~51 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

66.0% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

13 of 1,321 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,321 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

LGB - Long Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Long Beach, CA.

LGB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DAL vs LGB

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: Long Beach · fleet on-time rank #3958 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to LGB

The Dallas to Long Beach corridor (DAL to LGB) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,346 tracked flights. Late flights run 55.2 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 1,232-mile route; over the last 24 months, 13 of 1,321 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–LGB peaks in November at 83.9% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~51 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 66.0%, a 17.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to LGB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to LGB ranks #3607 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 LGB? ▼
Flights from Dallas to Long Beach have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 2,346 flights. The average delay is 55.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to LGB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,321 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to LGB? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach (LGB) is approximately 1,232 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to LGB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DAL Airport

Dallas
LGB Airport

Long Beach
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–LGB data

DAL–LGB is mid-pack at 77.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and LGB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.9% on-time) beats June (66.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.5% 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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