Best Time to Fly DAL to BHM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas Love Field → Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
979 flights were scheduled from Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham (BHM) in the last 12 months, and 70.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and June the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
DAL to BHM 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 | 70.8% | 56 min | 1.4% | 979 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAL to BHM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,940 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 93.2% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 8am–9am | 92.4% | 0.6% | 160 |
| 9am–10am | 89.1% | 1.8% | 281 |
| 10am–11am | 73.8% | 1.5% | 66 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.9% | 1.6% | 64 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.5% | 2.6% | 38 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.3% | 1.7% | 116 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 0.8% | 131 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.2% | 0.9% | 218 |
| 4pm–5pm | 58.4% | 0.8% | 126 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.0% | 1.7% | 60 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.0% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.6% | 2.3% | 129 |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.6% | 2.0% | 244 |
| 9pm–10pm | 56.4% | 1.6% | 182 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 15 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DAL to BHM
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) | 78.0% | +0.8 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.9% | -14.3 pts | 1.1% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.2% | -9.1 pts | 1.5% | 335 |
| All other days | 77.2% | — | 1.4% | 1,474 |
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).