Best Time to Fly ELP to DAL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
El Paso International → Dallas Love Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,770 flights were scheduled from El Paso (ELP) to Dallas (DAL) in the last 12 months, and 80.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.5 points above 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 (87% on time) and May the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
ELP 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 | 80.1% | 55 min | 1.1% | 1,770 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ELP to DAL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,545 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.2% | 1.6% | 577 |
| 6am–7am | 97.2% | 0.0% | 108 |
| 7am–8am | 95.3% | 2.0% | 153 |
| 8am–9am | 89.8% | 1.2% | 252 |
| 9am–10am | 94.8% | 2.5% | 241 |
| 10am–11am | 86.5% | 0.7% | 286 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.9% | 1.4% | 280 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.0% | 0.9% | 220 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.8% | 0.7% | 149 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.6% | 1.4% | 216 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.8% | 1.0% | 195 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.2% | 1.8% | 280 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.5% | 0.6% | 178 |
| 6pm–7pm | 58.6% | 0.9% | 316 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.9% | 4.2% | 48 |
| 8pm–9pm | 55.6% | 2.2% | 46 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ELP 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) | 85.1% | +0.8 pts | 0.0% | 74 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.6% | -1.7 pts | 1.8% | 166 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.1% | -6.3 pts | 0.8% | 601 |
| All other days | 84.3% | — | 1.4% | 2,704 |
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).