Best Time to Fly DAL to MSY: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas Love Field → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,289 flights were scheduled from Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans (MSY) in the last 12 months, and 75.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 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 (84% on time) and June the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
DAL to MSY 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 | 75.8% | 54 min | 1.1% | 2,289 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAL to MSY
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,548 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 96.0% | 0.3% | 327 |
| 7am–8am | 90.9% | 1.6% | 447 |
| 8am–9am | 94.1% | 1.3% | 225 |
| 9am–10am | 87.7% | 3.4% | 235 |
| 10am–11am | 84.9% | 1.2% | 249 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.1% | 1.1% | 262 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.0% | 2.8% | 286 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.0% | 0.9% | 331 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.3% | 1.7% | 239 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.0% | 1.8% | 276 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.7% | 1.6% | 305 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.0% | 0.0% | 188 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.6% | 1.4% | 278 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.6% | 1.1% | 267 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.3% | 4.2% | 263 |
| 9pm–10pm | 60.6% | 1.4% | 139 |
| 10pm–11pm | 63.3% | 0.9% | 231 |
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 MSY
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) | 81.4% | +3.1 pts | 0.0% | 86 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.7% | -2.6 pts | 0.6% | 179 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.0% | -10.3 pts | 0.1% | 681 |
| All other days | 78.3% | — | 1.9% | 3,602 |
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).