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Route · LGB → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Long Beach to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGB to DAL (Long Beach to Dallas) ranks #3609 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.5%
On-time
+0.5 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
2,346
Flights
#3609 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 96%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 74%

Distance

1,232 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 58 7 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 54 10 0 1 WN
Oct 2025 53 7 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 56 3 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 57 10 0 1 WN
Jul 2025 62 13 0 1 WN
Jun 2025 60 7 0 0 WN
May 2025 56 9 0 1 WN
Apr 2025 57 8 0 1 WN
Mar 2025 61 4 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 52 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 58 3 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 58 15 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 54 2 0 1 WN
Oct 2024 54 10 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 51 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 53 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 54 8 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 50 10 0 0 WN
May 2024 54 10 2 0 WN
Apr 2024 52 9 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 52 10 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 50 8 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 55 11 1 1 WN

LGB–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.3%) · weakest: August (73.2%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.3% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~51 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

73.2% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,321 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

9 of 1,321 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LGB departures

From LGB, this corridor sits with 8 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 16 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas · fleet on-time rank #3352 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGB to DAL

2,346 tracked flights put the LGB to DAL pairing (Long Beach to Dallas) at a 79.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.1 minutes on average. Across the 1,232-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.7% diverted (1,321 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 74% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LGB–DAL peaks in February at 85.3% on-time ; the softest month is August at 73.2%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGB to DAL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGB to DAL ranks #3609 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 LGB to DAL?
Flights from Long Beach to Dallas have a 79.5% on-time rate based on 2,346 flights. The average delay is 61.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGB to DAL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,321 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGB to DAL?
The flight distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 1,232 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from LGB to DAL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (74% 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 LGB–DAL data

LGB–DAL is mid-pack at 79.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LGB and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGB airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.3% on-time) beats August (73.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.5% 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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