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Route · SJC → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Jose to Dallas

The SJC–DAL corridor (San Jose, CA → Dallas, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 1,450 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
54 min
Delay when late
3,354
Flights

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 98%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 73%

Distance

1,450 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 1 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 32 6 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 56 15 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 47 3 0 2 WN
Aug 2025 49 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 62 13 0 1 WN
Jun 2025 59 9 1 0 WN
May 2025 53 11 0 1 WN
Apr 2025 51 13 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 49 2 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 43 3 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 39 4 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 45 9 1 1 WN
Nov 2024 46 6 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 55 1 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 47 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 49 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 58 11 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 55 13 0 0 WN
May 2024 58 11 1 1 WN
Apr 2024 55 7 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 50 8 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 42 0 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 47 2 0 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,178 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,178 flights

What the Data Says About SJC to DAL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show San Jose to Dallas (SJC to DAL) running a 82% on-time rate over 3,354 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 54.0 minutes. The 1,450-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 1,178 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 73% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SJC to DAL?
Flights from San Jose to Dallas have a 82% on-time rate based on 3,354 flights. The average delay is 54.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SJC to DAL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,178 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SJC to DAL?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 1,450 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SJC to DAL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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