Best Time to Fly CLT to DAL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Dallas Love Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
377 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas (DAL) in the last 12 months, and 80.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to DAL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 80.8% | 36 min | 1.6% | 377 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to DAL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 752 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 86.3% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 7am–8am | 94.5% | 1.8% | 56 |
| 8am–9am | 87.8% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 9am–10am | 85.2% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 10am–11am | 73.5% | 1.2% | 84 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 62.5% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.7% | 0.0% | 60 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.5% | 3.0% | 66 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.2% | 0.9% | 113 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.2% | 0.0% | 121 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 14 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to DAL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 16 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.5% | -4.3 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.4% | -14.4 pts | 0.8% | 126 |
| All other days | 77.8% | — | 0.9% | 575 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).