58% of flights from Dallas to Charlotte arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. 12% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DAL → CLT: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 61% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 63 three hours or more; 1.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early58%
- 15–30 min late17%
- 30–60 min late12%
- 1–2 hours late6.6%
- 2–3 hours late2.4%
- 3+ hours late1.6%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled1.1%
Share of all 378 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 378 | 58% | 1.1% | +9 min | 10.6% | +54 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DAL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: August (63%). Worst: August (63%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 52 | — | — |
| Friday | 52 | — | — |
| Saturday | 57 | — | — |
| Sunday | 60 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 4
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Dallas or Charlotte. DFW → CLT has been 14 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL → CLT (this route) | 378 | 58% | 1.1% |
| DFW → CLT Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte Douglas | 3,904 | 72% | 2.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from DAL to CLT on time?
58% of 378 scheduled flights from Dallas, TX to Charlotte, NC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.1% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from DAL to CLT?
August (63% on time). The best month is August (63%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- CLT → DAL (return)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) delays by hour
- Flights into Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.