72% of flights from Dallas to Memphis arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. 9% 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 → MEM: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 63% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 76 three hours or more; 1.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early72%
- 15–30 min late12%
- 30–60 min late6.4%
- 1–2 hours late5.3%
- 2–3 hours late1.3%
- 3+ hours late1.3%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled1.5%
Share of all 453 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 | 453 | 72% | 1.6% | −1 min | 7.9% | +56 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: September (85%). Worst: June (59%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 56 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 55 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 53 | — | — |
| Thursday | 52 | — | — |
| Friday | 55 | — | — |
| Saturday | 86 | — | — |
| Sunday | 96 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 7
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 10, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 3, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Dallas or Memphis. None has been clearly more reliable than DAL → MEM.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL → MEM (this route) | 453 | 72% | 1.6% |
| DFW → MEM Dallas/Fort Worth to Frederick W. Smith | 2,344 | 67% | 2.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from DAL to MEM on time?
72% of 453 scheduled flights from Dallas, TX to Memphis, TN arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.6% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from DAL to MEM?
June (59% on time). The best month is September (85%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- MEM → DAL (return)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) delays by hour
- Flights into Frederick W. Smith (MEM)
- 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.