Best Time to Fly DAL to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas Love Field → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
548 flights were scheduled from Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in the last 12 months, and 60.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 16.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (76% on time) and July the worst month (54%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
DAL to FLL 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 | 60.9% | 50 min | 1.3% | 548 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAL to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,278 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 0.0% | 155 |
| 7am–8am | 89.6% | 1.0% | 97 |
| 8am–9am | 76.9% | 2.1% | 93 |
| 9am–10am | 84.9% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 11am–12pm | 83.3% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 12pm–1pm | 69.1% | 0.0% | 81 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.2% | 1.5% | 137 |
| 2pm–3pm | 46.9% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.0% | 2.8% | 36 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.1% | 1.8% | 110 |
| 6pm–7pm | 54.6% | 1.5% | 132 |
| 7pm–8pm | 54.2% | 0.5% | 191 |
| 8pm–9pm | 46.7% | 1.6% | 61 |
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 FLL
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) | 86.7% | +15.9 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.6% | -6.2 pts | 0.0% | 65 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 56.9% | -13.9 pts | 1.0% | 204 |
| All other days | 70.8% | — | 1.1% | 979 |
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).