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Route · HOU → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HOU to DAL (Houston to Dallas) ranks #246 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.5%
On-time
+3.5 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
23,517
Flights
#246 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 65%

Distance

239 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 315 35 2 0 WN
Nov 2025 323 53 25 1 WN
Oct 2025 353 69 5 1 WN
Sep 2025 332 44 0 1 WN
Aug 2025 345 78 5 0 WN
Jul 2025 344 91 5 1 WN
Jun 2025 339 88 9 0 WN
May 2025 359 72 13 0 WN
Apr 2025 352 69 12 1 WN
Mar 2025 361 64 5 0 WN
Feb 2025 321 42 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 348 34 30 1 WN
Dec 2024 327 73 4 1 WN
Nov 2024 329 50 5 2 WN
Oct 2024 366 51 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 340 54 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 354 50 3 0 WN
Jul 2024 346 92 16 0 WN
Jun 2024 341 85 6 1 WN
May 2024 363 126 21 1 WN
Apr 2024 349 67 10 1 WN
Mar 2024 351 56 6 1 WN
Feb 2024 319 25 1 1 WN
Jan 2024 344 81 13 0 WN

HOU–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (89.5%) · weakest: June (75.2%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

89.5% on-time · ~333 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~368 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

75.2% on-time · ~304 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

197 of 8,221 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

14 of 8,221 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

HOU - Houston

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

HOU on-time profile

DAL - Dallas

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

DAL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare HOU vs DAL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among HOU departures

From HOU, this corridor sits with 43 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 50 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 6 below 75%). Destination: Dallas · fleet on-time rank #2141 of 4927.

What the Data Says About HOU to DAL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Houston to Dallas (HOU to DAL) running a 82.5% on-time rate over 23,517 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 61.1 minutes. The 239-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 2.4% of 8,221 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 65% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HOU–DAL peaks in February at 89.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~368 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 75.2%, a 14.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HOU to DAL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HOU to DAL ranks #246 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 HOU to DAL? ▼
Flights from Houston to Dallas have a 82.5% on-time rate based on 23,517 flights. The average delay is 61.1 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HOU to DAL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (197 of 8,221 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HOU to DAL? ▼
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 239 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from HOU to DAL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HOU Airport

Houston
DAL Airport

Dallas
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 HOU–DAL data

HOU–DAL runs 3.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare HOU and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HOU airport
  • If your dates flex, February (89.5% on-time) beats June (75.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.5% 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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