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Route · SJC → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Jose to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SJC to DAL (San Jose to Dallas) ranks #3172 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
54 min
Delay when late
3,354
Flights
#3172 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

SJC–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (89.5%) · weakest: June (71.6%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.4%

Strongest calendar month

January

89.5% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~58 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

71.6% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,178 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,178 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SJC departures

From SJC, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 31 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (21 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas · fleet on-time rank #2377 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, SJC–DAL peaks in January at 89.5% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~58 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 71.6%, 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 SJC to DAL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SJC to DAL ranks #3172 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 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.

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 SJC–DAL data

SJC–DAL runs 3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SJC and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SJC airport
  • If your dates flex, January (89.5% on-time) beats June (71.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% 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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