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Route · DAL → SJC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to San Jose

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to SJC (Dallas to San Jose) ranks #3170 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.1%
On-time
+0.1 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
3,360
Flights
#3170 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 68%

Distance

1,450 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 10 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 32 7 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 56 11 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 47 7 0 1 WN
Aug 2025 49 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 62 20 2 0 WN
Jun 2025 59 19 2 0 WN
May 2025 53 12 3 0 WN
Apr 2025 51 12 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 49 11 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 43 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 39 5 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 45 11 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 46 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 55 4 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 47 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 49 8 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 58 17 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 55 17 0 0 WN
May 2024 58 17 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 55 13 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 50 11 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 42 12 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 47 12 0 0 WN

DAL–SJC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (86.6%) · weakest: June (69.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.5%

Strongest calendar month

February

86.6% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~58 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.1% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

10 of 1,178 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,178 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: San Jose · fleet on-time rank #3476 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to SJC

3,360 tracked flights put the DAL to SJC pairing (Dallas to San Jose) at a 79.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 57.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,450-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.8% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,178 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 68% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–SJC peaks in February at 86.6% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~58 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.1%, a 17.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to SJC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to SJC ranks #3170 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 SJC?
Flights from Dallas to San Jose have a 79.1% on-time rate based on 3,360 flights. The average delay is 57.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to SJC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 1,178 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to SJC?
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to San Jose (SJC) is approximately 1,450 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to SJC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (68% 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–SJC data

DAL–SJC is mid-pack at 79.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and SJC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (86.6% on-time) beats June (69.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.1% 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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